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H879 BYJ

1991 Volvo 400 Series

Red Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,591 mi
Last recorded46,591 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 1991 Volvo 400 Series90,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH879 BYJ
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 46,591 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 46,591 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 45,310 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 44,512 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 43,286 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 42,761 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 42,037 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 41,579 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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H879 BYJ is a 1991 Volvo 400 Series in Red with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 H879 BYJ, 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 H879 BYJ registered?

H879 BYJ is a 1991 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 20 May 1991.

Is H879 BYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H879 BYJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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