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BK52 PKJ

2002 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

239,699 mi
Last recorded239,699 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 PKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 239,699 miles

Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside & nearside ()

nearside door mirror slighly loose

Fail 7 Nov 2022 239,697 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside & nearside ()

Pass 8 Nov 2021 234,315 miles

Coil spring corroded offside & nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside & nearside ()

fuel filter corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2021 234,315 miles

Coil spring corroded offside & nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside & nearside ()

fuel filter corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2020 230,254 miles

Coil spring corroded offside & nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filter ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside & nearside ()

bonnet safety catch faulty

Fail 4 Nov 2020 230,254 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filter ()

Coil spring corroded offside & nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside & nearside ()

bonnet safety catch faulty

Pass 28 Oct 2019 228,574 miles

Coil spring corroded offside & nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel filter corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2019 228,574 miles

Coil spring corroded offside & nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

fuel filter corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2018 226,424 miles

Coil spring corroded offside & nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filter ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside & nearside ()

Pass 3 Nov 2017 216,080 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside front (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded offside & nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

one nearside rear side light not working

play in offside & nearside steering rack inner joint

Fail 3 Nov 2017 216,080 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside front (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded offside & nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

one nearside rear side light not working

play in offside & nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 3 Nov 2016 239,004 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 239,004 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 234,282 miles

Rear seat belts not checked

Fail 27 Oct 2015 234,282 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear seat belts not checked

Pass 16 Oct 2014 229,990 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 222,567 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 222,567 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 213,337 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 213,337 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 202,527 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 183,355 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 183,355 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 170,516 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 170,516 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 159,597 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 159,597 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 146,308 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 133,746 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 111,196 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 111,196 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 PKJ is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 PKJ, 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 PKJ is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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