MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
240,142 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
battery insecure
engine oil leaks
rear brake discs pitted
slight play in top of steering rack
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
battery insecure
engine oil leaks
rear brake discs pitted
slight play in top of steering rack
Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
battery insecure
both ends of steering rack slight play
fuel pipes at tank unit deteriorating
very slight play steering rack top spindle
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
battery insecure
propshaft centre bearing slightly worn
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
battery insecure
propshaft centre bearing slightly worn
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
bonnet stayes not working
engine misfiring
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
STEERING RACK NEARSIDE ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust emissions [hydrocarbon]
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust emmission [hydrocarbon]
steering rack nearside arm has slight play
How Reliable is the Volvo 700 Series?
Based on 194,851 MOT tests across 35,371 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A12 BGH is a 1988 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1988 Volvo 700 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 151,569 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 700 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,445 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A12 BGH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volvo 700 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 38 years old, this Volvo 700 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A12 BGH registered?
A12 BGH is a 1988 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 1 October 1988.
Is A12 BGH safe to buy?
The MOT history for A12 BGH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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