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BK52 ZCL

2002 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

148,828 mi
Last recorded148,828 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 ZCL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 148,828 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorber corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorber corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust hanger corroded and at imminent risk of failure.

Fail 7 Aug 2020 148,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorber corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorber corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust hanger corroded and at imminent risk of failure.

Pass 5 Aug 2019 144,099 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front brake anti rattle spring missing

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rackend (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 144,013 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front brake anti rattle spring missing

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rackend (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 137,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing very rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing very rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 130,221 miles

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

slight play o/s inner rack end

Fail 1 Aug 2017 130,221 miles

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

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

slight play o/s inner rack end

Pass 10 Aug 2016 124,439 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin near 1.5mm limit (3.5.1g)

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 6 Aug 2015 118,983 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 118,886 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 113,304 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 113,288 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 104,960 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2013 104,959 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2011 93,134 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 93,134 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 88,934 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Petrol cap sealing cracking

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 88,934 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Petrol cap sealing cracking

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 84,240 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 75,174 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 66,150 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 50,321 miles

wear on rear discs

Fail 25 Sep 2006 50,321 miles

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

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

wear on rear discs

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 ZCL is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 ZCL, 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 ZCL is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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