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BD52 ZXZ

2002 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

97,699 mi
Last recorded97,699 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 ZXZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 97,699 miles

OSF fog lamp n/w

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

n/s mirror cover missing

Fail 11 Mar 2021 97,697 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

EML Light on

Ft Fog lamps n/w

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

n/s mirror cover missing

Pass 28 Jun 2019 93,933 miles

Exhaust corroded and has slight leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges and has cuts in tread

Nearside wing mirror broken

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Jun 2019 93,930 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded and has slight leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges and has cuts in tread

Nearside wing mirror broken

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre worn on edges and have cuts in tread ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jun 2018 88,768 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 88,768 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 87,270 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering reservoir appears to have seepage from hose attachments.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 87,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated heavily perished (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering reservoir pipes seeping fluid

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 79,963 miles

EML on

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 24 Aug 2016 79,963 miles

EML on

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 7 Aug 2015 75,132 miles

EML light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear one position light not working

Offside Rear wearing on edges

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 75,132 miles

EML light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (8.2.2)

Offside Rear one position light not working

Offside Rear wearing on edges

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2014 69,886 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 66,029 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 62,344 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 58,237 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 55,219 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 55,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 50,713 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 May 2008 46,074 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 39,498 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 33,889 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 33,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

front brake discs and pads worn

nearside rear tyre punctured

slight play in steering rack arm offside

Pass 29 Sep 2005 28,929 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 28,918 miles

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

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 ZXZ is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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