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BD52 SYS

2002 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

159,246 mi
Last recorded159,246 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 SYS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 159,246 miles

Front tyres fouling against inner wheel arches on full steering lock

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 159,246 miles

Front tyres fouling against inner wheel arches on full steering lock

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 147,591 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 141,147 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 141,147 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 131,555 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 131,555 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 124,253 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 115,690 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 118,690 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 112,061 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 112,012 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 101,108 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 101,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

steering rack has play o/s and n/s

Pass 6 Feb 2009 83,145 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 88,136 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2008 77,266 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 65,165 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 50,854 miles

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

slight wear o/s steering rack inner jiont

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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BD52 SYS is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD52 SYS, 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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BD52 SYS is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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