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H256 UUB

1991 Volvo 400 Series

Grey Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

175,157 mi
Last recorded175,157 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2006
Typical for 1991 Volvo 400 Series90,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH256 UUB
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2006 175,157 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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H256 UUB is a 1991 Volvo 400 Series in Grey with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 H256 UUB, 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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How do I check the history of H256 UUB?

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What year was H256 UUB registered?

H256 UUB is a 1991 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 24 January 1991.

Is H256 UUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H256 UUB shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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