1988 Volvo 700 Series 2.0L Petrol · E179 BCC
1988 Volvo 700 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1988. Recorded mileage 169,310 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 700 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/04/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/06/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,310 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1986cc
E179 BCC Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2009
- 169,310 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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E179 BCC Mileage History
- 14/04/2006154,736 mi
- 14/04/2006154,736 mi
- 18/04/2007160,158 mi+5,422 mi
- 23/04/2008164,901 mi+4,743 mi
- 24/04/2008164,901 mi
- 20/04/2009169,293 mi+4,392 mi
- 23/04/2009169,310 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 4,817 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
E179 BCC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volvo 700 Series (E179 BCC) between April 2006 and April 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.