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H737 PTX

1991 Volvo 400 Series

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,760 mi
Last recorded90,760 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2007
Typical for 1991 Volvo 400 Series90,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH737 PTX
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2007 90,760 miles

coolant valve on nearside front chassis is leaking

front number plate cracked

metal break pipe going to offside rear hose is corroding,and obscured preventing full inspection.

offside rear foot brake works a bit better than nearside.

slight leak from rear exhaust joint

Pass 28 Sep 2006 83,588 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 83,588 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 77,019 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 77,019 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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H737 PTX is a 1991 Volvo 400 Series in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H737 PTX, 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 H737 PTX registered?

H737 PTX is a 1991 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 15 May 1991.

Is H737 PTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H737 PTX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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