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BN52 PJY

2002 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,568 mi
Last recorded116,568 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 PJY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 116,568 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 115,988 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 113,295 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 107,428 miles

Front play in inner rack

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

Fail 4 May 2016 107,317 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Front play in inner rack

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 104,588 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre cut on rim protector

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Jun 2015 104,588 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre cut on rim protector

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Jun 2014 99,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise child seat fitted to nearside rear adult seat,not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

advise one of two rear exhaust mountings missing.

Fail 17 Jun 2014 99,661 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise child seat fitted to nearside rear adult seat,not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

advise one of two rear exhaust mountings missing.

Pass 13 Jun 2013 94,772 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise child seat fitted to nearside rear seat,not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

advise sill covers fitted not allowing full view of sills.

advise slight play in offside and nearside front lower suspension arm front bushes..

advise slight play in offside front inner rack and pinion joint.

Fail 4 Jul 2012 89,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise child saet fitted to nearside rear seat,not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

advise exhaust mounting bracket corroded off,but exhaust still supported.

advise sill covers fitted,not allowing full view of sills.

Pass 4 Jul 2012 89,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise child saet fitted to nearside rear seat,not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

advise exhaust mounting bracket corroded off,but exhaust still supported.

advise sill covers fitted,not allowing full view of sills.

Pass 15 Jun 2011 83,843 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

slight wear at o/s and n/s steering rack arms

Pass 23 Jun 2010 78,702 miles

+advise front underbody cover fitted not allowing full view of underbody.

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

advise slight play in offside and nearside of inner rack and pinion joints.

Pass 25 Jun 2009 72,925 miles

advise rear nearside shockabsorber casing starting to corrode

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

advise front underbody cover fitted not allowing full inspection

advise nearside front tyre wall scuffed

advise offside reverse light does not work

advise offside wiper blade starting to split

advise slight play in offside of steering rack inner joint

Fail 11 Jun 2008 60,219 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

advise one of two offside rear side lamp bulbs not working

advise under body covers fitted resticting view

Pass 11 Jun 2008 60,219 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

advise one of two offside rear side lamp bulbs not working

advise under body covers fitted resticting view

Pass 21 Jun 2007 46,620 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2006 39,778 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 39,778 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 30,745 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 PJY is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PJY, 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 PJY is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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