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BF02 CWG

2002 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

148,786 mi
Last recorded148,786 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 CWG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 148,786 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 137,954 miles

brake disc rusty

near side front shock absorber damp with oil

near side rear tyre worn

srs service on dash information

Fail 28 Mar 2019 137,950 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

brake disc rusty

near side front shock absorber damp with oil

near side rear tyre worn

srs service on dash information

Pass 27 Jan 2017 137,876 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 137,876 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low main beam (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 130,996 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 130,994 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front 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 30 Jan 2015 120,474 miles

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

nsr tyre worn on edges to 2mm and worn slightly out of shape

Fail 29 Jan 2015 120,474 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

nsr tyre worn on edges to 2mm and worn slightly out of shape

Pass 24 Feb 2014 112,898 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

srs service light on

Pass 12 Mar 2013 105,991 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 105,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 97,624 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2011 89,250 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 89,250 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 81,357 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 81,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 72,098 miles

n/s and o/s rack arms have slight play

rear brake pads on limit (1.5m/m remain)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 72,098 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s and o/s rack arms have slight play

rear brake pads on limit (1.5m/m remain)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 61,841 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 50,457 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 39,192 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2006 39,192 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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BF02 CWG is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BF02 CWG, 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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BF02 CWG is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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