MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,100 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust Mountings Missing
Fuel Tank Mountings Corroded
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)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust Mountings Missing
Coolant leak
Fuel Tank Mountings Corroded
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)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
oil leaks from engine and gearbox
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Oil leak
offside inner driveshaft gaitor split
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
slight play in steering (possible bottom UJ)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
slight play in steering (possible bottom UJ)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front bumper insecure
How Reliable is the Volvo 400 Series?
Based on 322,363 MOT tests across 64,471 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H869 EGS is a 1991 Volvo 400 Series in Grey with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 H869 EGS, 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 H869 EGS registered?
H869 EGS is a 1991 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 22 January 1991.
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