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BF02 RVU

2002 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

182,560 mi
Last recorded182,560 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 RVU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 182,560 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 182,560 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 174,533 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)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 167,047 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 160,895 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 155,434 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 148,635 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 142,222 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 134,502 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 124,182 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 124,182 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 111,447 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 86,233 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 RVU is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RVU, 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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What year was BF02 RVU registered?

BF02 RVU is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 March 2002.

Is BF02 RVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF02 RVU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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