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H174 HDX

1991 Volvo 400 Series

Silver Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,826 mi
Last recorded102,826 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1991 Volvo 400 Series90,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH174 HDX
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 102,826 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s inner sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body not fully secure wing (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 102,538 miles

Front Lower Body not fully secure n/s & o/s wings (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s sills to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight underside rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 101,708 miles

Front Body not fully secure n/s & o/s lower wings (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s inner floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight underside rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 101,623 miles

Front Body not fully secure n/s & o/s wings (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s sills to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2021 101,506 miles

Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Body not fully secure wing (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

slight oil engine leak

Pass 11 May 2020 101,352 miles

Front Lower Body not fully secure n/s & o/s wings (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 101,220 miles

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 101,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 May 2018 101,112 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s & o/s (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 100,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2016 100,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 100,525 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

Pass 6 May 2014 100,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 99,650 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2012 99,075 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake pipes greased up

front wishbones slightly corroded

fuel tank straps corroding

nearside front link arm (bottom nut modified)

Fail 9 May 2012 99,069 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

all brake pipes greased up

front wishbones slightly corroded

fuel tank straps corroding

nearside front link arm (bottom nut modified)

Pass 3 May 2011 98,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all brake pipes greased up

rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Fail 3 May 2011 98,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all brake pipes greased up

rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 4 May 2010 97,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 96,346 miles

Dampness on power steering rack

Heavy oil leak on engine and gearbox

Nearside rear brake pads worn low and unevenly

Play in nearside rear anti-roll bar drop link

Fail 27 Apr 2009 96,337 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Dampness on power steering rack

Heavy oil leak on engine and gearbox

Nearside rear brake pads worn low and unevenly

Play in nearside rear anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 22 Apr 2008 95,480 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 94,422 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 May 2006 93,076 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo 400 Series?

Based on 322,363 MOT tests across 64,471 vehicles.

63.6%
Pass Rate
4,034
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
64,471
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,153
Brake pipe excessively corroded 24,058
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21,487
position lamp(s) not working 14,771
parking brake recording little or no effort 14,617
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H174 HDX is a 1991 Volvo 400 Series in Silver with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1991 Volvo 400 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 90,750 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo 400 Series fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 24,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H174 HDX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 400 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Volvo 400 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H174 HDX is a 1991 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 24 May 1991.

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