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BJ02 VMM

2002 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,545 mi
Last recorded104,545 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 VMM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2023 104,545 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack inner arm bush (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack inner arm bush (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both antiroll bar d bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 97,712 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 90,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 90,592 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 83,583 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 83,578 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 73,513 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 73,265 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 69,059 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front upper (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

flexi brake hoses cracking

Pass 29 Sep 2016 65,308 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 65,308 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 64,511 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 61,717 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 58,103 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 55,291 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 51,909 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Apr 2011 46,528 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2010 43,140 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 40,210 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 40,210 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 36,509 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 33,265 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 29,494 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 29,493 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 VMM is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol 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 BJ02 VMM, 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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BJ02 VMM is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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