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H271 YJX

1991 Volvo 400 Series

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,073 mi
Last recorded66,073 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Volvo 400 Series90,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH271 YJX
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 66,073 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 66,061 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 65,367 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump Plug / Gearbox / Slight Water Leak OSF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 May 2023 65,286 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component seepage from rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 65,278 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Pipe at rear crossmember (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear seats or seat belts not fitted at time of test

Pass 23 May 2018 64,729 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 63,219 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Offside Front Lower Ball joint shank close to cv joint

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 15 May 2017 63,216 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Offside Front Lower Ball joint shank close to cv joint

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 28 Mar 2016 60,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 60,266 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 15 May 2015 60,209 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

4 tyres badly perished

Pass 27 May 2014 51,715 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

offside front brake sticking slightly

Fail 20 May 2014 51,182 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

offside front brake sticking slightly

Pass 20 May 2013 39,505 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 39,009 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 39,007 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 38,525 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 38,525 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 38,187 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 37,926 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 37,689 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 37,544 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 37,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 May 2006 37,072 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise:parking brake effort poor,minimum effort req for mot 16% achieved 17%

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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H271 YJX is a 1991 Volvo 400 Series in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H271 YJX, 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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H271 YJX is a 1991 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 28 May 1991.

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