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BP02 VRM

2002 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

217,297 mi
Last recorded217,297 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 VRM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 217,297 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all tyres near limit

Fail 29 Nov 2017 217,297 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all tyres near limit

Pass 26 Oct 2016 212,979 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 200,142 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 176,450 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 176,209 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 163,612 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 154,147 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 154,147 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

travel on parking brake lever

Pass 20 Oct 2011 144,899 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 144,899 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 134,724 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 134,714 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

cut in offside rear outer tyrewall

Pass 30 Oct 2009 126,074 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 117,627 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 117,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 109,716 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 101,154 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 92,773 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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BP02 VRM is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BP02 VRM, 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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BP02 VRM is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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