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BL02 BZV

2002 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

179,345 mi
Last recorded179,345 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 BZV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 179,345 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 176,687 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 174,047 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 169,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2022 164,778 miles

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

engine management light on.

Pass 29 Jul 2021 160,404 miles

engine management light on.

Fail 28 Jul 2021 160,404 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine management light on.

Pass 31 Jul 2020 152,826 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 152,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

rear exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 27 Jul 2019 149,162 miles

e.m.light on

Fail 25 Jul 2019 149,160 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

e.m.light on

Pass 20 Jul 2018 146,380 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 146,358 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge note tyre tread depth 3.0 mm limit 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 137,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 21 Sep 2016 134,434 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 134,434 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 126,373 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 115,225 miles

o/s/f brake pads wearing low

Pass 4 Sep 2013 101,492 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 18 Sep 2012 83,659 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 73,093 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 53,482 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 53,482 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 27,738 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 14,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 14,945 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 5,819 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 4,665 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 4,665 miles

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

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 BZV is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 BZV, 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 BZV is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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