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P187 HWF

1997 Volvo 400 Series

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,757 mi
Last recorded145,757 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo 400 Series82,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP187 HWF
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2011 145,757 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 145,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front discs worn

Pass 16 Jan 2010 137,951 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 133,975 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 129,952 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 125,624 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 114,156 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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P187 HWF is a 1997 Volvo 400 Series in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P187 HWF, 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 P187 HWF?

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What year was P187 HWF registered?

P187 HWF is a 1997 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 3 January 1997.

Is P187 HWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P187 HWF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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