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H79 SAW

1991 Volvo 400 Series

Blue Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,356 mi
Last recorded126,356 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2008
Typical for 1991 Volvo 400 Series90,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH79 SAW
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2008 126,356 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

sill covers fitted

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2007 121,042 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 121,042 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 7 Aug 2006 117,132 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

o/s n/s rear wheel arches tatty/rusted

Fail 5 Aug 2006 117,132 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 113,790 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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H79 SAW is a 1991 Volvo 400 Series in Blue with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 H79 SAW, 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 H79 SAW registered?

H79 SAW is a 1991 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 3 April 1991.

Is H79 SAW safe to buy?

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