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BL02 FVZ

2002 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

175,451 mi
Last recorded175,451 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 175,451 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 164,700 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi from welds (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 145,006 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres close to limits

corrosion on all coil springs

exhaust corroded in places

nearside front tyre on legal limits

rear screen broken

Pass 3 Mar 2014 139,540 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play to steering rack ends

Wear to nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2013 125,478 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 125,478 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 120,462 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 120,462 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 113,015 miles

NSR tyre worn on outer edge.

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 113,015 miles

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

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

NSR tyre worn on outer edge.

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 101,928 miles

Front discs are wearing.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 101,854 miles

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

Front discs are wearing.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 93,853 miles

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

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

unable to fully inspect sills due to plastic cover sills

Fail 8 Jun 2009 93,853 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

unable to fully inspect sills due to plastic cover sills

Pass 24 Jun 2008 83,598 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 68,287 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 52,894 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 FVZ is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FVZ, 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 FVZ is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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