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BK52 TFE

2002 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

187,616 mi
Last recorded187,616 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 TFE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 187,616 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 187,616 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 178,944 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 170,868 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 162,803 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 157,820 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 149,305 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 149,305 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 139,422 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 129,108 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 118,055 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 118,055 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 106,419 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 106,419 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 93,889 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 84,989 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 84,979 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 May 2012 78,974 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 78,974 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 73,155 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 73,155 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 65,423 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 59,759 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 59,759 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 53,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2008 53,681 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 42,609 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 33,150 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 32,904 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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 TFE is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Silver 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 TFE, 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 TFE registered?

BK52 TFE is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 November 2002.

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