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H183 MRU

1991 Volvo 400 Series

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,890 mi
Last recorded71,890 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1991 Volvo 400 Series90,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH183 MRU
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 71,890 miles

plastic sills fitted

Fail 16 May 2018 71,889 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

plastic sills fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2017 71,140 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 69,131 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 69,129 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2015 68,443 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 May 2014 62,793 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 62,789 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2013 58,993 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 54,662 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise exhaust rubbers showing signs of wear tryes getting to warning bars

Pass 26 May 2011 50,518 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 46,672 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 46,172 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 46,003 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 45,829 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 41,578 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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H183 MRU is a 1991 Volvo 400 Series in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 H183 MRU, 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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What year was H183 MRU registered?

H183 MRU is a 1991 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 12 June 1991.

Is H183 MRU safe to buy?

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