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H859 HLA

1991 Volvo 400 Series

Blue Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

24,651 mi
Last recorded24,651 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 1991 Volvo 400 Series90,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH859 HLA
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 24,651 miles
Fail 20 May 2023 24,651 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing to excess (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 May 2022 23,217 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 23,029 miles

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

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

Offside front door mirror slightly insecure.

offside front bumper has accident damage.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 22,740 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 22,356 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 21,858 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 21,858 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 21,371 miles

N/S/R tyre slightly out of shape

O/S/R tyre slightly out of shape

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 HLA is a 1991 Volvo 400 Series in Blue with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H859 HLA, 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 HLA registered?

H859 HLA is a 1991 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 1 May 1991.

Is H859 HLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H859 HLA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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