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BK02 GUF

2002 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2011
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

107,973 mi
Last recorded107,973 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2010
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 GUF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2010 107,973 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 107,973 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 96,164 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 84,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 84,794 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 72,218 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 72,218 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 62,611 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 62,536 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)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2006 62,536 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2005 52,930 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 52,930 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear wiper blade split

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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BK02 GUF is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BK02 GUF, 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 BK02 GUF registered?

BK02 GUF is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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