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BL02 ETR

2002 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,504 mi
Last recorded115,504 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 ETR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 115,504 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 111,559 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 111,558 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 105,942 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 99,453 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 92,702 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 84,807 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 77,163 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 77,163 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 70,728 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 64,269 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 57,143 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 54,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 54,708 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 52,356 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 48,772 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 46,257 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 43,008 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 39,925 miles

Incorrect tyre size fitted to nearside front 225/55r16. Should be 205/55r16

Pass 19 Jun 2007 36,373 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 32,563 miles

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

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 ETR is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ETR, 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 ETR is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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