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BT02 MVO

2002 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

199,627 mi
Last recorded199,627 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 MVO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2012 199,627 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre repaired on sidewall

Fail 12 Sep 2012 199,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre repaired on sidewall

Pass 2 Sep 2011 182,961 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 158,788 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 138,702 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 138,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 110,464 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 110,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 74,854 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 74,854 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL LEAK.

FRONT BRAKE DISC PADS NEAR TO MINIMUM THICKNESS.

FRONT BRAKE DISCS POOR CONDITION.

HANDBRAKE NOISY IN OPERATION.

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL LONG FOR MODEL.

REAR BRAKE DISCS POOR CONDITION.

REAR DISC PADS WORN TO MINIMUM THICKNESS.

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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BT02 MVO is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BT02 MVO, 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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What year was BT02 MVO registered?

BT02 MVO is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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