MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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
How do I check the history of BGL 158V?
You can check the full history of BGL 158V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
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.
Does BGL 158V have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BGL 158V. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
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