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BF02 CWM

2002 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

201,079 mi
Last recorded201,079 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 201,079 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 201,079 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 197,299 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

fuel filler hose split

temporary lpg cap fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2019 188,602 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine warning light on

Pass 22 Mar 2018 181,286 miles

EML is on

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 172,869 miles

Engine management light on at time of test

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge almost to excess

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Mar 2017 172,869 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine management light on at time of test

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge almost to excess

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2016 163,883 miles

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

oil leaks

Fail 19 Feb 2016 163,883 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

oil leaks

Pass 2 Dec 2014 156,130 miles

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

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

engine light on

Pass 4 Dec 2013 148,184 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 148,067 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 137,705 miles

engine managment light on

Fail 15 Nov 2012 137,705 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

engine managment light on

Pass 2 Dec 2011 127,732 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 116,046 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 116,046 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 83,484 miles

OS steering rack inner joint worn

Fail 14 Jan 2009 83,484 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

OS steering rack inner joint worn

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 71,398 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 64,936 miles

NS steering rack inner joint slight freeplay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Starter motor clutch noisy

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 64,936 miles

NS steering rack inner joint slight freeplay

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Starter motor clutch noisy

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 53,287 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 53,287 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 CWM is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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