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BF02 RPU

2002 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

207,291 mi
Last recorded207,291 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 207,291 miles

os side repeater lens cracked (no white light emitted)

osf headlight lens cracked (does not effect beam image)

play in nsf steering rack end

Fail 14 Mar 2017 207,291 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

os side repeater lens cracked (no white light emitted)

osf headlight lens cracked (does not effect beam image)

play in nsf steering rack end

Pass 21 Mar 2016 201,342 miles

os side repeater lens cracked/broken (still emits the correct colour light)

osf headlight lens cracked (does not effect beam image)

slight play in nsf rack end

Fail 21 Mar 2016 201,341 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

os side repeater lens cracked/broken (still emits the correct colour light)

osf headlight lens cracked (does not effect beam image)

slight play in nsf rack end

Pass 6 May 2015 194,415 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 May 2015 194,415 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 186,967 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front and rear discs are worn and pitted

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

rear exhaust rear silencer is corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2013 178,182 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear discs are worn and pitted

Fail 15 Mar 2013 178,182 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear discs are worn and pitted

Pass 30 Mar 2012 170,566 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system is corroded

front and rear discs are worn

n/s rear tyre is wearing uneven on inner edge of tread

o/s rear seat belt locking mechanism is sticking slightly

Fail 30 Mar 2012 170,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system is corroded

front and rear discs are worn

n/s rear tyre is wearing uneven on inner edge of tread

o/s rear seat belt locking mechanism is sticking slightly

Pass 31 Mar 2011 162,579 miles

front and rear discs are worn

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

o/s front head lamp lense is cracked

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 25 Mar 2011 162,490 miles

Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

front and rear discs are worn

o/s front head lamp lense is cracked

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 5 Mar 2010 150,276 miles

os headlight glass cracked , frfont numberplate in poor condition

Pass 27 Jan 2009 137,488 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 137,488 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

o/s headlamp cracked

rear discs corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2008 118,596 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 118,585 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 96,488 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 96,482 miles

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

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)

nearside door mirror repaired with tape

Pass 7 Sep 2005 69,602 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

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 RPU is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RPU, 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 RPU is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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