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BL02 BZH

2002 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

194,516 mi
Last recorded194,516 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 BZH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 194,516 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM FRONT BUSH HAS SLIGHT WEAR/ PLAY

NEARSIDE REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN A BALL JOINT

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Pass 11 Apr 2018 185,142 miles

FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO CRACK/PERISH

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

NEARSIDE REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN A BALL JOINT

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 180,764 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

NEARSIDE REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN A BALL JOINT

SURFACE RUST ON BRAKE DISCS

Pass 8 Sep 2015 177,789 miles

n/s front tyre wearing off on inner edge

n/s/r anti-roll bar link has slight play in a ball joint

o/s/r tyre worn down very close to minimum legal requirements - advise to be replaced

slight play in steering rack (both sides inner joints)

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

Pass 29 May 2014 164,597 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 155,173 miles

sills not checked due to sill covers

Pass 13 Jun 2012 148,393 miles

light kerb damage to o/s/r wheel outer rim

rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes wearing

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers/skirts)

Pass 25 May 2011 139,530 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2011 139,530 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 136,737 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 131,065 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 121,969 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 109,883 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 85,577 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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BL02 BZH is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL02 BZH, 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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BL02 BZH is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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