MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,122 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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MASSIVE OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE AND GEAR BOX. RUST FORMING TO FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE AND REAR BRAKE PIPES AS WELL.
TYRE SIZE 185/60/14H N/S/FRONT 6mm O/S/FRONT 6mm N/S/REAR 3mm O/S/REAR 5mm
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
MASSIVE OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE AND GEAR BOX. RUST FROMING TO FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE AND REAR PIPES AS WELL. BOTH HAND BRAKE OUTER CABLE BROKEN.
TYRE SIZE 185/60/14H N/S/FRONT 6mm O/S/FRONT 6mm N/S/REAR 3mm O/S/REAR 5mm
How Reliable is the Volvo 400 Series?
Based on 322,363 MOT tests across 64,471 vehicles.
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H283 FRV is a 1991 Volvo 400 Series in Grey with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 H283 FRV, 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 H283 FRV registered?
H283 FRV is a 1991 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 29 January 1991.
Is H283 FRV safe to buy?
The MOT history for H283 FRV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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