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P171 HOH

1997 Volvo 400 Series

Purple Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,958 mi
Last recorded63,958 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Volvo 400 Series82,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP171 HOH
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2009 63,958 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 63,954 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 57,968 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 57,963 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 52,170 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 47,307 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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P171 HOH is a 1997 Volvo 400 Series in Purple with a 1,783cc 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 P171 HOH, 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.

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What year was P171 HOH registered?

P171 HOH is a 1997 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P171 HOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P171 HOH 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.

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