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BK52 ZBZ

2002 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,681 mi
Last recorded167,681 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 ZBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 167,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 151,666 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 151,655 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2013 127,894 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

srs/air bag light showing on dash

Fail 27 Apr 2013 127,684 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake disc corroded

srs/air bag light showing on dash

Pass 1 Mar 2012 115,289 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 115,288 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Dec 2010 101,406 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

o/s and n/s rear chassis and inner sills slightly corroded.

Pass 10 Dec 2010 101,406 miles

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

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)

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

o/s and n/s rear chassis and inner sills slightly corroded.

Pass 8 Jul 2009 83,814 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 83,814 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear fog inop

Pass 26 Sep 2008 82,976 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 65,628 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 65,628 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 51,748 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 ZBZ is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZBZ, 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 ZBZ is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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