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BGL 158V

1979 Volvo 700 Series

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,487 mi
Last recorded169,487 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGL 158V
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2008 169,487 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 166,861 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 163,527 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 160,018 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 160,018 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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
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BGL 158V is a 1979 Volvo 700 Series in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BGL 158V, 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 47 years old, this Volvo 700 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BGL 158V registered?

BGL 158V is a 1979 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 7 August 1979.

Is BGL 158V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGL 158V shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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