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BK02 KXN

2002 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,852 mi
Last recorded114,852 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 114,852 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 114,779 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel Both rear parking brake efforts below requirement (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Hand brake travel high

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 102,341 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 102,341 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 87,269 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 87,269 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 82,368 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 78,407 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 78,407 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 75,678 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both brake hoses deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front both tyres wearing on inside edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to deteriorate inside treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 75,678 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both brake hoses deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front both tyres wearing on inside edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to deteriorate inside treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 74,324 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 71,334 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 68,560 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 65,126 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 59,374 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)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 53,561 miles

slight play/wear in steering rack o/s

Pass 11 Mar 2014 47,304 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight cracking on fuel tank cap seal.

Fail 11 Mar 2014 47,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Slight cracking on fuel tank cap seal.

Pass 21 Mar 2013 41,715 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Slight cracking on fuel cap seal.

Pass 15 Mar 2012 36,423 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight cracking on fuel cap seal.

Pass 17 Mar 2011 31,544 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 28,114 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 25,462 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 22,866 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 20,548 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 17,049 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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BK02 KXN is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BK02 KXN, 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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BK02 KXN is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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