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BK02 OXA

2002 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

175,009 mi
Last recorded175,009 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 OXA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 175,009 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 174,970 miles

Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) both (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 160,771 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 146,174 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 139,646 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 135,775 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2012 135,775 miles

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2011 112,721 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 112,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 104,570 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 101,586 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 101,581 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

rear bumper cover cracked

Pass 4 Jan 2008 97,715 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 97,709 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 87,671 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 76,999 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 OXA is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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