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BT02 MVS

2002 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

208,825 mi
Last recorded208,825 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 MVS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 208,825 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 114,279 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 108,824 miles

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

Rear brake discs very rusty

Fail 23 Mar 2011 108,824 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs very rusty

Pass 3 Sep 2009 86,919 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 86,918 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 71,019 miles

Alot of travel on hand brake.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 50,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Aug 2007 50,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 40,657 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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BT02 MVS is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BT02 MVS, 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 MVS registered?

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

Is BT02 MVS safe to buy?

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