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BK02 VFY

2002 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 VFY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 166,639 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 166,639 miles

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

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 164,434 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 164,433 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 161,746 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 157,217 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 153,493 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 149,186 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 143,445 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 138,632 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 134,649 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 129,893 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 124,852 miles

advise o/s n/s rear discs corrded

aqdvise o/s n/s front brake hoses perished

Pass 26 Feb 2010 110,156 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 88,322 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 60,894 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 60,894 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 51,418 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 51,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 43,565 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 VFY is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 VFY, 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 VFY registered?

BK02 VFY is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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The MOT history for BK02 VFY shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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