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BK02 VGA

2002 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

151,875 mi
Last recorded151,875 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2019 151,875 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S AND N/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front INNER SYEERING RACK JOINT IS SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened REPLACEMENT OF SPRINGS IS RECCOMENDED! (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front WISHBONE (REAR BUSH) IN A DETERIORATED CONDITION!!

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD IS INSECURE!

Pass 7 Apr 2018 137,519 miles

Nearside Front DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL IS LEAKING OIL!!

Fail 5 Apr 2018 137,516 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTER PIPE (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc INNER CLIP INSECURE!! (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOX (7.1.2)

Nearside Front DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL IS LEAKING OIL!!

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S, PROMPT REPLACEMENT IS ADVISED!! (3.5.1g)

UNABLE TO CARRY OUT EMISSIONS TEST DUE TO CONDITION OF EXHAUST SYSTEM!!

Pass 2 May 2017 125,605 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak from the n/s drive sharft seal. ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component bottle. (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 May 2017 125,602 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak from the n/s drive sharft seal. ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component bottle. (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 112,629 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 112,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 101,256 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 81,723 miles

advise front discs

Pass 10 Apr 2013 75,417 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust back box casing corroded

intermediate exhaust pipe corroded

nearside front track rod slight play

offside front track rod slight play

Fail 10 Apr 2013 75,417 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust back box casing corroded

intermediate exhaust pipe corroded

nearside front track rod slight play

offside front track rod slight play

Pass 17 Apr 2012 70,434 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 62,876 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 62,876 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 57,788 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 51,373 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 51,373 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 45,616 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 37,482 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 31,301 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 VGA is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VGA, 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 VGA is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 April 2002.

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