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H244 BRN

1991 Volvo 400 Series

Beige Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,820 mi
Last recorded87,820 miles
Recorded on30 May 2008
Typical for 1991 Volvo 400 Series90,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH244 BRN
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2008 87,820 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 82,939 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 82,937 miles

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

various corrosion around vehicle especialy rear arches not holed or excessive at time of test or are in non prescribed areas

Pass 26 Apr 2006 81,779 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 81,775 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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H244 BRN is a 1991 Volvo 400 Series in Beige with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H244 BRN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H244 BRN?

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What year was H244 BRN registered?

H244 BRN is a 1991 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 3 April 1991.

Is H244 BRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for H244 BRN shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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