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BG02 AMX

2002 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

205,156 mi
Last recorded205,156 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 AMX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 205,156 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 196,164 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 181,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in sidewall not down to cords

Pass 24 Mar 2017 164,018 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 143,572 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

dash intermittent

n/s/r tyre worn edges

Pass 21 Jan 2015

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

dash intermittent

n/s/r tyre worn edges

Pass 31 Oct 2013 123,954 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

signs nearside front wheel has been rubbing on inner wheel arch

Pass 1 Nov 2012 110,989 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 110,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc's appear worn

Nearside front fog lamp inop

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear tyre underinflated

Slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 1 Sep 2011 100,451 miles

Loud induction noise when under test.

N/S Door mirror broken.

Nail in o/s/r tyre.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 87,748 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 87,748 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 73,549 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 30 May 2008 56,221 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 46,888 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 36,964 miles

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

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

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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BG02 AMX is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BG02 AMX, 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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BG02 AMX is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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