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A12 BGH

1988 Volvo 700 Series

Blue Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

240,142 mi
Last recorded240,142 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1988 Volvo 700 Series151,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 BGH
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 240,142 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2010 240,142 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 233,314 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 226,296 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2008 226,296 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 220,554 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 209,528 miles

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]

Fail 13 Nov 2006 209,439 miles

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.

67.0%
Pass Rate
2,905
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
35,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,445
position lamp(s) not working 8,496
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 7,523
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,408
Registration plate lamp not working 6,696
Full Volvo 700 Series reliability report

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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.

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