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BF02 DFC

2002 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,337 mi
Last recorded83,337 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 83,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside 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))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 83,336 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside 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))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 82,946 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 81,484 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 81,479 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 78,635 miles

Rear n/s and o/s rear shock absorber casing corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2022 74,559 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s rear shock absorber casing corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2022 74,558 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s rear shock absorber casing corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2021 73,983 miles

Both front track rod ends surface corrosion.

Both rear damper casings corroded

Coil spring corroded o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded o/s/r and n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2020 73,400 miles

Nearside Rear damage to door and arch

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front track control slight movement

Fail 2 Apr 2020 73,400 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective full of water in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged excessive cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear damage to door and arch

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front track control slight movement

Pass 8 Apr 2019 72,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread

Nearside Rear damage to door

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front track controll arm slight movement

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Apr 2018 71,220 miles

EML illuminated

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

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

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

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

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

rear wiper blade defective

Fail 5 Apr 2018 71,218 miles

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

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

EML illuminated

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

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

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

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

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

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 27 Mar 2017 69,466 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 68,902 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 66,923 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 66,923 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 64,545 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 62,208 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 60,653 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 58,585 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 58,584 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 56,956 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 56,956 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 55,200 miles

slight wear in offside steering arm

Fail 27 Mar 2009 55,200 miles

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

slight wear in offside steering arm

Pass 27 Mar 2008 52,854 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 51,007 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 48,506 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 DFC is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DFC, 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 DFC is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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