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BD51 EKO

2002 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

67,639 mi
Last recorded67,639 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 EKO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 67,639 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 66,620 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 65,570 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 22 Aug 2015 64,399 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 11 Aug 2014 62,954 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

rear exhaust mounting broken but is still supported

Pass 12 Aug 2013 61,652 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 60,247 miles

Front exhaust flexi slightly worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 59,013 miles

Play evident in n/s and o/s steering rack-not considered excessive.

Pass 9 Mar 2010 48,384 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 48,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2009 38,286 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 38,286 miles

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 27,337 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 24,450 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 24,450 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 20,751 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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BD51 EKO is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BD51 EKO, 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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BD51 EKO is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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