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BG02 FXX

2002 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

225,669 mi
Last recorded225,669 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 FXX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 225,669 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 225,668 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 217,743 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 217,743 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 205,247 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 197,933 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 176,806 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 157,563 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 157,563 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 139,132 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 119,977 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 108,092 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 95,467 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 95,467 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 82,929 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 71,047 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 61,214 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 8 May 2007 61,214 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 48,974 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 FXX is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BG02 FXX, 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 BG02 FXX registered?

BG02 FXX is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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