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BBZ 9302

1988 Volvo 700 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,350 mi
Last recorded126,350 miles
Recorded on24 May 2007
Typical for 1988 Volvo 700 Series151,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBZ 9302
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 24 May 2007 126,350 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

condition of windscreen

heavy rust in exhaust system

nearside rear door won't open

noise from rear axel

slight play in stearing rack

slight twist in offside front brake hose

Pass 18 May 2006 117,040 miles

both fr tyres uneven wear †n/s/r tyre slight wall cracking †slight twist o/s/f flexi

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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BBZ 9302 is a 1988 Volvo 700 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BBZ 9302, 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 BBZ 9302 registered?

BBZ 9302 is a 1988 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is BBZ 9302 safe to buy?

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