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BF02 CZR

2002 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

159,298 mi
Last recorded159,298 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 CZR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 159,298 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 159,298 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 159,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

eml warning light on

Pass 20 Aug 2019 157,566 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Aug 2019 157,566 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Aug 2018 153,998 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Aug 2017 150,197 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 147,353 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine management light on

Pass 26 Aug 2015 142,271 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 142,270 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 138,901 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

Fail 4 Sep 2014 138,901 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

Fail 17 Sep 2013 134,379 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 134,379 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 127,904 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 120,415 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 120,415 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 113,859 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2010 113,859 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 103,375 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 103,375 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 96,056 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 94,551 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 90,989 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

engine warning light on

handbrake travel high

slight play n/s/f hub area

Pass 21 Jan 2006 64,120 miles

slight play steering rack area

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 CZR is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Gold 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 BF02 CZR, 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 CZR is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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