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AU52 BCF

2002 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 BCF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 222,535 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 213,485 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 206,122 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 198,099 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 194,102 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 181,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 May 2013 181,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 May 2012 165,121 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 165,121 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 148,347 miles

nsf headlamp glass damage, minor damage to front number plate, headlamp aims just within set limits.

Pass 7 Apr 2010 131,752 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 131,752 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 112,474 miles

exhaust very rusty in places, headlamp aims just within set limits.

Fail 23 Mar 2009 112,474 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust very rusty in places, headlamp aims just within set limits.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 97,379 miles

front tyres fairly well worn, exhaust very rusty in places, headlamp aims just withinset limits.

Pass 1 Feb 2007 78,104 miles

all four tyre treads very well worn on edges and just legal at time of test, headlight aims just within set limits.

Fail 8 Feb 2006 59,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both rear tyres worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2006 59,896 miles

both rear tyres worn slightly on inner edge

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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AU52 BCF is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 111,831 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU52 BCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Volvo V70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU52 BCF is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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