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BF02 CZJ

2002 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

146,492 mi
Last recorded146,492 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 146,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm bush slight deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 144,464 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and n/s/f inner disc surface thickness reduced (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear handbrake effort only just met required braking effort

Fail 5 Jul 2018 144,464 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and n/s/f inner disc surface thickness reduced (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear handbrake effort only just met required braking effort

Pass 7 Jul 2017 141,627 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front drivers seat belt webbing frayed slightly

coil springs corroded

exhaust hangers badly corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2017 141,621 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front drivers seat belt webbing frayed slightly

coil springs corroded

exhaust hangers badly corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2016 138,057 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

drivers seat belt webbing frayed

exhaust metal mounting brackets badly corroded onto exhaust and close to snapping

Pass 7 Jul 2015 134,873 miles

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

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)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 134,872 miles

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

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

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

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 22 Jul 2014 131,976 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 130,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 130,792 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 123,221 miles

offside front suspension lower wishbone rear bush deteriorated

Fail 4 Feb 2013 123,221 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

offside front suspension lower wishbone rear bush deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2012 115,478 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2012 115,478 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 11 Feb 2011 105,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 105,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Feb 2010 92,858 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 92,858 miles

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

Offside Inner 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 83,900 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 77,290 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 72,315 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 60,180 miles

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 CZJ 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 65.2%.

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 BF02 CZJ, 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 CZJ is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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