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BF02 ZZX

2002 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

185,319 mi
Last recorded185,319 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 185,319 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 185,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 177,642 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 177,642 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 176,501 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 173,886 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 171,634 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front tyres worn edges

n./s/r brake showing signs of heat

Fail 7 Aug 2020 171,634 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front tyres worn edges

n./s/r brake showing signs of heat

Pass 23 Aug 2019 169,587 miles

4 wheel arch covers fitted

Front Position lamp incorrect colour blueis coulour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

cut n/s/f tyre

exhaust bracket broken reAr still secure

parking brake efficiency low n/s/r

slight bind /n/as/r wheel

slight play in 2 front loqwer arm buashes

slight play in n/s/f steering rack inner joint

slight play in o/s r tie link arm

slight play in o/s/f qwheel

Fail 23 Aug 2019 169,587 miles

4 wheel arch covers fitted

Front Position lamp incorrect colour blueis coulour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

cut n/s/f tyre

exhaust bracket broken reAr still secure

parking brake efficiency low n/s/r

slight bind /n/as/r wheel

slight play in 2 front loqwer arm buashes

slight play in n/s/f steering rack inner joint

slight play in o/s r tie link arm

slight play in o/s/f qwheel

Pass 29 Jun 2018 164,231 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 161,172 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 156,270 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 156,262 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 150,373 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 142,049 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 142,049 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 134,582 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 127,311 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 127,311 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 121,446 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 121,446 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 115,178 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 105,448 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 105,448 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 100,222 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 94,349 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 78,594 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 ZZX is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 ZZX, 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 ZZX is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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