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BK52 PWE

2002 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

34,662 mi
Last recorded34,662 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 PWE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 34,662 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 34,355 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 34,111 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 33,906 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 33,906 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 33,717 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 33,501 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 33,494 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 33,098 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 33,082 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 32,579 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 32,568 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up cv boot (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 32,092 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 32,092 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush forward bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management light on

Pass 2 Sep 2015 29,387 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 29,387 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 27,611 miles

Oil leak

seal on fuel cap distorted

Fail 28 Aug 2014 27,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

seal on fuel cap distorted

Pass 8 Aug 2013 25,627 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 25,627 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2012 21,746 miles

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

o/s/f fog lamp insecure

Pass 25 Aug 2012 21,746 miles

o/s/f fog lamp insecure

Pass 23 Aug 2011 18,095 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 16,192 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 13,891 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 13,889 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 12,363 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 9,626 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 8,428 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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BK52 PWE is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 PWE, 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 BK52 PWE registered?

BK52 PWE is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 September 2002.

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