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BG02 FXF

2002 Volvo V70

White Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,133 mi
Last recorded144,133 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 FXF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 144,133 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 131,395 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 129,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 123,629 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2018 123,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 May 2017 117,256 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 May 2016 108,809 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS and OS (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 May 2016 108,809 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS and OS (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 May 2015 93,134 miles

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

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

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

NSF tyre outer sidewall damaged.

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 93,134 miles

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

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

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

NSF tyre outer sidewall damaged.

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

Pass 19 May 2014 84,712 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 80,836 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 80,836 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 76,625 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 71,746 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 67,440 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 62,412 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 56,222 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 48,406 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 41,377 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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BG02 FXF is a 2002 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FXF, 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 FXF is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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