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H790 HBA

1991 Volvo 400 Series

Red Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,850 mi
Last recorded111,850 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1991 Volvo 400 Series90,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH790 HBA
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 111,850 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 106,752 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 100,399 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 96,028 miles

Nearside Rear lens damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 89,689 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 89,689 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 84,204 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 79,052 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 89,726 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 88,469 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 86,133 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 68,672 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 68,172 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 67,147 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Spare tyre defective

front number plate condition poor

nearside offside wiper blades worn and split

Fail 4 Aug 2010 67,146 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Battery insecure

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Spare tyre defective

nearside offside wiper blades worn and split

offside head lamp aim not checked

Pass 23 Jul 2009 66,467 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 65,593 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 64,493 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 64,483 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

nearside and offside front tyres walls cracking, †nearside and offside rear tyres walls cracking, †sill covers fitted, †offside rear door slight corrosion.

Pass 29 Jun 2006 63,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2005 62,568 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 62,568 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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H790 HBA is a 1991 Volvo 400 Series in Red with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 H790 HBA, 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 H790 HBA registered?

H790 HBA is a 1991 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 31 May 1991.

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