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BG02 VCP

2002 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,546 mi
Last recorded146,546 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 VCP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 146,546 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 146,544 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 144,648 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 144,648 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2021 142,306 miles

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

signs of tyres rubbing inner wing

Pass 3 Jun 2020 140,334 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 140,334 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 138,272 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 135,260 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 135,255 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 132,741 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 129,403 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

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

Offside Front wishbone bush split

Pass 9 Jun 2015 126,667 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 10 Jun 2014 122,393 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 118,366 miles

front wishbone bushes perished

rear tyres low

Pass 15 Jun 2012 114,578 miles

FRONT DISC PADS GETTING LOW //// N/S/F TYRE TREAD LOW

Pass 16 Jun 2011 111,224 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 111,224 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 108,188 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 104,210 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 100,313 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 85,736 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 85,736 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 68,231 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 VCP is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VCP, 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 VCP is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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