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BF02 RSY

2002 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

100,668 mi
Last recorded100,668 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 RSY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 100,668 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both front & both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 100,353 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 99,065 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 97,347 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 96,087 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 95,033 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 93,710 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 92,571 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 90,542 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 90,538 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 88,311 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 84,815 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 76,326 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 70,988 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 64,511 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 60,127 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 RSY is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 RSY, 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 RSY is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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The MOT history for BF02 RSY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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