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BJ02 YFE

2002 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,543 mi
Last recorded125,543 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 125,543 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 122,557 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 119,351 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 115,760 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 115,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 110,751 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front wheels have been touching inner wheel arches at some time clearing at time of test so pass and advise

smell of fuel but unable to find a leak,could be vent so pass and advise

Pass 15 Apr 2013 105,449 miles

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)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front wheels have been touching inner wheel arch covers at some point not touching at time of test so have to pass but advise checked

Pass 2 Apr 2012 99,821 miles

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front tyres have been touching inner wheel arch covers at some time not touching at time of test so have to pass and advise checked

offside front tyre looks to have been run flat at some point no reason to fail so have pass but advise it is checked or renewed

Pass 18 Apr 2011 93,770 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front wheels have been touching inner wing covers at some point,not touching at time of test so have to pass and advise checked

Pass 16 Apr 2010 88,067 miles

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

advise front brakes 16% out of balance

Fail 15 Apr 2010 88,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

advise front brakes 16% out of balance

Pass 30 Mar 2009 81,598 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

advise unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 22 Apr 2008 74,974 miles

FRONT TYRES HAVE BEEN RUBBING ON INNER WHEELARCHES AT SOME POINT,NOT TOUCHING AT TIME OF TEST SO NOT A FAIL

Fail 14 Apr 2008 74,753 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

FRONT TYRES HAVE BEEN RUBBING ON INNER WHEELARCHES AT SOME POINT,NOT TOUCHING AT TIME OF TEST SO NOT A FAIL

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 68,226 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 68,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Apr 2006 54,232 miles

advise n/s rack track arm +n/s drop link

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 YFE is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YFE, 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 YFE is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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