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BJ02 TMO

2002 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,131 mi
Last recorded109,131 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 TMO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 109,131 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 109,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 108,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end 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))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 106,826 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 106,826 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 106,400 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 106,400 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 105,053 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 105,053 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 103,051 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 101,924 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 101,924 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 99,269 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 96,354 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 96,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord showing inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord showing inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 92,355 miles

Head lamps on lower aim limit (borderline pass)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 92,355 miles

Head lamps on lower aim limit (borderline pass)

Headlamp aim too low Both. (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 86,837 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 86,837 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 82,448 miles

Both front brake hoses cracking

Front tyres getting close to legal limit

Rear tyres aged and cracking

nearside front wishbone bushes worn

Fail 15 Aug 2014 82,448 miles

Both front brake hoses cracking

Front tyres getting close to legal limit

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

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

Rear tyres aged and cracking

nearside front wishbone bushes worn

Pass 15 Aug 2013 75,989 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2013 75,989 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2012 71,679 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 67,873 miles

centre exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 16 Aug 2010 63,552 miles

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN BUT SYSTEM SUPPORTED

Pass 13 Aug 2009 58,018 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 58,016 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 52,814 miles

front number plate in poor condition

Fail 6 Aug 2008 52,814 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 19 Jul 2007 47,986 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 44,222 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 38,048 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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BJ02 TMO is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BJ02 TMO, 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 BJ02 TMO registered?

BJ02 TMO is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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