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BF02 XAU

2002 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,055 mi
Last recorded160,055 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 160,055 miles

o/s/f inner steering rack arm slight play

parking brake efficiency at minimum required level,

Fail 24 Nov 2018 159,523 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

o/s/f inner steering rack arm slight play

Pass 28 Nov 2017 147,258 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides of car (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both headlamp lenses deteriorated.

Pass 3 Nov 2016 137,939 miles

Offside Front play in suspension components

Fail 28 Oct 2016 137,767 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front play in suspension components

Pass 7 Oct 2015 129,664 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 124,785 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 120,428 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

fuel filler flap came off when opened

Pass 2 Oct 2013 120,410 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 110,737 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 110,737 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/f tyre 2mm

o/s/f tyre 2 1/2mm

rear washer inop

rear wiper blade worn/split

Pass 30 Sep 2011 100,316 miles

n/s/r brake squeaking

Pass 29 Sep 2010 89,272 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 78,461 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres 2mm

Pass 19 Sep 2008 67,981 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 55,112 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 55,112 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 26 Sep 2006 43,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 43,705 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 41,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 36,965 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 XAU is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XAU, 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 XAU is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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