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B17 JWM

2002 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,323 mi
Last recorded116,323 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 JWM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 116,323 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 113,807 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2023 111,400 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 108,591 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 104,945 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 104,945 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 101,283 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 96,060 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 91,423 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 89,341 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 86,315 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 80,496 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 75,774 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 71,067 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2012 64,310 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 58,227 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 58,227 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 52,108 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 45,855 miles

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

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

Registration plates starting to delaminate

Fail 18 Sep 2008 40,585 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 40,585 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 34,685 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 34,685 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 29,315 miles

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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B17 JWM is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B17 JWM, 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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B17 JWM is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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