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H256 HBH

1991 Volvo 400 Series

Blue Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,133 mi
Last recorded127,133 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 1991 Volvo 400 Series90,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH256 HBH
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 127,133 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 127,186 miles

Brake performance not tested tyre fault-nail (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 124,222 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 123,755 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have been coated (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 123,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside/out (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside/out (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush onto rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have been coated (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 122,325 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 119,062 miles

rear silencer box badly corroded.

steering rack pipe union, seaping oil.

Pass 15 Apr 2015 118,777 miles

bothside front wishbone pin/bush small amount of play.

nearside rear shock absorber casing badly corroded.

rear silence box badly corroded.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 118,451 miles

bothside front lower arm -all bushe/s cracking and small amount of play.

nearside rear shock absorber outer caising badly deteriorated. braking.

rear silencer box badly corroded.

Pass 23 Apr 2013 117,928 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

bothside front lower arm bush cracking, and play.

bothside rear tie bar bush perishing.

nearside rear chassi brace -very corroded- marginal pass.

offside front tyre shoulder wearing thin.

rear silencer badly deteriorated.

Pass 16 Apr 2012 117,303 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

bothside front lower suspension arm bush cracking.

rear silencer deteriorated.

Fail 13 Apr 2012 117,294 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

bothside front lower suspension arm bush cracking.

rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 116,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

underbody corrosion to o/s/r

Fail 27 Apr 2011 116,750 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

underbody corrosion to o/s/r

Pass 29 Apr 2010 115,856 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 115,856 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 114,808 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 114,808 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 113,574 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 113,574 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 111,699 miles

Corrosion on offside rear wheel arch and offside door

Oil leaks fron engine underside

Pass 27 Mar 2006 109,733 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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H256 HBH is a 1991 Volvo 400 Series in Blue with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 H256 HBH, 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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H256 HBH is a 1991 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 8 March 1991.

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