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H276 XAU

1991 Volvo 400 Series

Blue Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,672 mi
Last recorded55,672 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 1991 Volvo 400 Series90,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH276 XAU
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2010 55,672 miles

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

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

exhaust repair bandage fitted

Fail 25 May 2010 55,667 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 54,153 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 51,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

nearside door mirror cracked

offside head light pattern poor

some corrosion on brake pipes offside front boarder line pass

somecorrosion on chassis plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2008 51,420 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

offside head light pattern poor

nearside door mirror cracked

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

some corrosion on brake pipes offside front boarder line pass

somecorrosion on chassis plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2007 49,567 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

brake pipes corroding offside front boarder line pass

Fail 5 Mar 2007 49,562 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

brake pipes corroding offside front boarderline pass

Pass 13 Mar 2006 48,291 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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H276 XAU is a 1991 Volvo 400 Series in Blue with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 H276 XAU, 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 H276 XAU registered?

H276 XAU is a 1991 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 26 March 1991.

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