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BF02 XBE

2002 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 XBE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014
Fail 24 Jun 2014

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 118,725 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 188,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 134,241 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Fail 2 Aug 2012 164,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Pass 14 Jan 2011 125,585 miles

Oscillation and corrosion to n/s/f brake disc.

Pass 1 Jul 2009 99,774 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 81,500 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 66,485 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 41,549 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 XBE is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XBE, 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 XBE is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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