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H866 GLF

1991 Volvo 400 Series

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,010 mi
Last recorded129,010 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2007
Typical for 1991 Volvo 400 Series90,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH866 GLF
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2007 129,010 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 129,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 117,567 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 117,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2005 105,329 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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H866 GLF is a 1991 Volvo 400 Series in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H866 GLF, 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 H866 GLF registered?

H866 GLF is a 1991 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 8 January 1991.

Is H866 GLF safe to buy?

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