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BF02 CYJ

2002 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

167,177 mi
Last recorded167,177 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 CYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 167,177 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 165,702 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 163,490 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 161,664 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 160,066 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 158,310 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 158,310 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 156,764 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 153,472 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 149,656 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 145,801 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 140,640 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between rear box and centre pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 135,073 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 124,224 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2013 113,281 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 101,112 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 88,116 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 88,116 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 8 May 2010 75,823 miles

front brake hoses perished

h/brake inbalanced slightly

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 27 Apr 2009 75,135 miles

GB stickers on both number plates. May be a failure item on next mot.

both wiper blades split

Pass 8 May 2008 65,657 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 65,657 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 55,634 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 50,013 miles

minor stonechips in front screen

offside door mirror insecure

offside front tyre inner edge worn

slight play in offside steering rack

surface rust on rear brake discs

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 CYJ is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BF02 CYJ, 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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What year was BF02 CYJ registered?

BF02 CYJ is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 March 2002.

Is BF02 CYJ safe to buy?

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