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H859 BFG

1991 Volvo 400 Series

Green Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,664 mi
Last recorded91,664 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2006
Typical for 1991 Volvo 400 Series90,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH859 BFG
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2006 91,664 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 91,664 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 Jun 2005 89,516 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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H859 BFG is a 1991 Volvo 400 Series in Green with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H859 BFG, 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 H859 BFG registered?

H859 BFG is a 1991 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 18 April 1991.

Is H859 BFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H859 BFG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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