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H83 GTT

1991 Volvo 400 Series

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,050 mi
Last recorded129,050 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 1991 Volvo 400 Series90,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH83 GTT
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 129,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner wheel rim has slight buckle

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

body of vehicle starting to corrode

offside and nearside front suspension lower arm, front bush starting to perish

offside and nearside rear tyres have 3mm tread depth ,legal limit is 1.6mm

Pass 9 Oct 2015 112,172 miles

Nearside Front track rod end ,has some play/wear.

Nearside Rear wheel, inner bead distorted.

Nearside and Offside front brake discs worn.

Nearside and Offside front brake pads low.

Nearside and offside headlamp,beam pattern weak.

Fail 2 Oct 2015 112,123 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front track rod end ,has some play/wear.

Nearside Rear wheel, inner bead distorted.

Nearside and Offside front brake discs worn.

Nearside and Offside front brake pads low.

Nearside and offside headlamp,beam pattern weak.

Pass 11 Sep 2014 97,290 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 97,228 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

emission test not done

Fail 6 Sep 2013 92,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 92,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 88,110 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 86,333 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 86,333 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 84,673 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 82,867 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2008 81,035 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 75,913 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 70,134 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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H83 GTT is a 1991 Volvo 400 Series in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 H83 GTT, 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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H83 GTT is a 1991 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 21 June 1991.

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