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BJ52 KMV

2002 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

152,346 mi
Last recorded152,346 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 KMV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 152,346 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

general under body corrosion

Fail 16 May 2025 152,346 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

general under body corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2024 146,874 miles

slight corrosion on front discs

Fail 3 Apr 2024

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

slight corrosion on front discs

Pass 4 Apr 2023 144,075 miles

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

both headlamp beam patterns require attention soon

Pass 26 Mar 2022 135,823 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front under tray fitted

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

Rear suspension components corroded

exhaust system & mounts corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2022 135,820 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front under tray fitted

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

Rear suspension components corroded

exhaust system & mounts corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2021 130,592 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 123,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 119,805 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 116,904 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 113,241 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 111,184 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play RACK END (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play RACK END (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 108,558 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 108,558 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 104,917 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 104,917 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 102,162 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 98,146 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 93,935 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f steering knuckles

Pass 15 Sep 2009 90,174 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 84,108 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 75,382 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 65,997 miles

slight play in steering rack

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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BJ52 KMV 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 79.2%.

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 BJ52 KMV, 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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BJ52 KMV is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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