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H812 GKX

1991 Volvo 400 Series

Red Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

47,776 mi
Last recorded47,776 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 1991 Volvo 400 Series90,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH812 GKX
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 47,776 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 47,504 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 47,501 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 44,232 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 44,232 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front wipers are worn

Pass 16 Jun 2018 38,585 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 38,584 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 37,254 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 37,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust hanger missing

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust deteriated

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 36,984 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 36,974 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 35,966 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 35,941 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 35,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 35,492 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 35,492 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 35,010 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 35,010 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 34,453 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

both wipers split

nearside front & offside front seat belt clips broken

no handbrake brake light

Pass 17 May 2007 33,726 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 33,725 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 32,882 miles

Offside 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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H812 GKX 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 59.1%.

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 H812 GKX, 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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H812 GKX is a 1991 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 8 March 1991.

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