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BL51 HCO

2002 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

235,095 mi
Last recorded235,095 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 HCO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 235,095 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mount slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mount slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 235,095 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended seat belt seized (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mount slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror housing broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mount slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 226,243 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 226,243 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 219,884 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 219,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 214,043 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inside onto which drag link arm fits ()

Pass 1 Mar 2018 204,646 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 196,118 miles

Front brake pads low

Fuel tank wet

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn

Sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2017 196,118 miles

Front brake pads low

Fuel tank wet

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2016 183,359 miles

Windscreen chipped

Nail in offside front tyre

Play in rack

Sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2016 183,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Play in rack

Sill covers fitted

Windscreen chipped

Pass 23 Feb 2015 170,408 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front flexi brake hose perished

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2014 158,308 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 158,308 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 146,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 146,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 128,514 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 108,310 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 96,694 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 88,281 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 83,202 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 77,369 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 72,429 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 72,406 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 70,735 miles

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

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

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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BL51 HCO is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BL51 HCO, 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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BL51 HCO is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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