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BN52 LUW

2002 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 LUW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Nearside & offside (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Nearside & offside (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 143,953 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 143,953 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 141,229 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside & offside top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 141,145 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working Nearside & offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside & offside top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 138,322 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 135,505 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 128,968 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & offside wishbone front & rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 128,907 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working Nearside & offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & offside wishbone front & rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 124,575 miles

Rear tyres both starting to perish and crack.

Slight play in off side front steering joint

Pass 26 Sep 2016 120,132 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 116,979 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner front (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 116,012 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 113,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f tyre small cut in side wall

Fail 3 Oct 2013 113,254 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f tyre small cut in side wall

Pass 12 Oct 2012 110,865 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 107,399 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 100,748 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 92,880 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 78,836 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 78,836 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 68,030 miles

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 20 Sep 2006 65,348 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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BN52 LUW is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN52 LUW, 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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BN52 LUW is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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