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BK52 PJU

2002 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

221,027 mi
Last recorded221,027 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 PJU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 221,027 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 220,470 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 220,087 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Fail 16 Aug 2023 220,027 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Pass 17 Aug 2022 218,861 miles

oil leak

passenger wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 16 Aug 2021 211,351 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges apx 3 mm 225 /45 x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror glass broken ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres apx 2 mm and cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 202,370 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 202,370 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 193,575 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 193,575 miles

Position lamp not working both front 501s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 186,420 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms front bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 186,410 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms front bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 178,650 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 178,650 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 170,466 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 170,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 163,303 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 163,303 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 157,773 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front fog light o/s

Pass 4 Sep 2014 157,773 miles

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

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

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

front fog light o/s

Pass 2 Aug 2013 152,800 miles

both front brake pads getting low

Pass 30 Aug 2012 147,785 miles

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

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

front brake pads worn low

nearside front brake flexi hose starting to crack on outer casing

offside front fog light not working

Fail 30 Aug 2012 147,785 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads worn low

nearside front brake flexi hose starting to crack on outer casing

offside front fog light not working

Fail 15 Sep 2011 142,267 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 142,267 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 131,095 miles

both front and rear near side tyres outer sidewalls scuffed and torn

rear most exhaust bracket corroding

Pass 27 Aug 2009 124,976 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 124,976 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 121,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 117,380 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 107,979 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 83,933 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 83,933 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BK52 PJU is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BK52 PJU, 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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BK52 PJU is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 October 2002.

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