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BF02 XAV

2002 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

161,567 mi
Last recorded161,567 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 161,567 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 154,721 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 154,721 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 148,481 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 148,481 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 142,287 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014
Pass 25 Jun 2013 127,313 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 127,313 miles

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

Off side rear tyre outer tread area heavily worn.No tread

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

Supplymentary restraint system message in instrument cluster

Pass 14 Jun 2012 118,460 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 118,460 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged . Not to ply or cord.

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

Supplymentory restraint system service required,

Pass 5 Jan 2011 104,157 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 104,157 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 94,986 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 84,750 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 62,492 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 49,142 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 49,142 miles

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

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 XAV is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XAV, 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 XAV registered?

BF02 XAV is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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The MOT history for BF02 XAV shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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