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H737 VCG

1991 Volvo 400 Series

Black Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

170,811 mi
Last recorded170,811 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2006
Typical for 1991 Volvo 400 Series90,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH737 VCG
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2006 170,811 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 170,811 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VCG is a 1991 Volvo 400 Series in Black with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VCG, 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 VCG registered?

H737 VCG is a 1991 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H737 VCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H737 VCG shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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