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BK02 OWV

2002 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

157,627 mi
Last recorded157,627 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 OWV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 157,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (205/55/16v ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2021 157,627 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (205/55/16v ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 148,060 miles

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 Nov 2020 148,060 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 133,765 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 1 Jun 2018 120,083 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2018 119,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2017 106,950 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 106,488 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended lower arm (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 90,193 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 84,268 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front brake flexi perishing

Offside rear tyre perishing

STRONG ADVISE - Nearside front brake flexi perishing

Slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 20 Apr 2015 84,268 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

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

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

Offside front brake flexi perishing

Offside rear tyre perishing

STRONG ADVISE - Nearside front brake flexi perishing

Slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 14 Apr 2014 76,392 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 68,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 68,634 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 61,691 miles

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

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

Rear pads getting low

Slight play in offside front steering arm

Fail 24 Apr 2012 61,691 miles

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

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

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

Rear pads getting low

Slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 19 Apr 2011 53,465 miles

Front pads getting low

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

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

STRONG ADVISE - Front tyres wearing edges

Slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 28 Apr 2010 45,751 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 40,886 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2009 40,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 3 Apr 2008 36,484 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2007 30,986 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 24,543 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 24,543 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 OWV is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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