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P124 HRM

1997 Volvo 400 Series

Maroon Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,814 mi
Last recorded99,814 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Volvo 400 Series82,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP124 HRM
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2009 99,814 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 93,060 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 86,942 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 86,818 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 78,818 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 78,818 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P124 HRM is a 1997 Volvo 400 Series in Maroon with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Volvo 400 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 82,715 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 P124 HRM, 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 29 years old, this Volvo 400 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P124 HRM?

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What year was P124 HRM registered?

P124 HRM is a 1997 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P124 HRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P124 HRM shows 6 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.

Does P124 HRM have outstanding finance?

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