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BL02 ESU

2002 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,267 mi
Last recorded156,267 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 156,267 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 156,262 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 152,093 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Feb 2018 149,180 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

o/s/rear tyre wall has a cut but not deep enough to reach cord or ply

Fail 2 Feb 2018 149,176 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

o/s/rear tyre wall has a cut but not deep enough to reach cord or ply

Fail 22 Jan 2018 149,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel rear (3.1.6b)

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

Direction indicators not working all indicators (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

rear reg plate deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2017 144,241 miles

offside lower front fog lamp broken

oil around turbo area

Fail 26 Jan 2017 144,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside lower front fog lamp broken

oil around turbo area

Pass 25 Jan 2016 137,743 miles

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 Front fog lamp broken

Offside Rear punctured

Fail 20 Jan 2016 137,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front ECM Light on

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

Offside Front fog lamp broken

Offside Rear punctured

Fail 13 Feb 2015 129,006 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 129,006 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 119,065 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 112,343 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 103,390 miles

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 27 Jan 2011 94,041 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 83,313 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 77,126 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 77,126 miles

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 71,314 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 71,314 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 63,860 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 60,873 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 51,508 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 ESU is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL02 ESU, 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 ESU is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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