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BT51 TWP

2002 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

171,605 mi
Last recorded171,605 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 TWP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 171,605 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2015 171,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 166,772 miles

wiper motor noisey, small blow on rear exhaust, play in rack ends

Fail 21 Nov 2014 166,770 miles

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wiper motor noisey, small blow on rear exhaust, play in rack ends

Pass 29 Nov 2013 159,798 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s front bearing starting to get noisey

Fail 29 Nov 2013 159,798 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s front bearing starting to get noisey

Pass 18 Dec 2012 154,297 miles

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

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

no wipers on headlamp washers

Fail 17 Dec 2012 154,297 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

no wipers on headlamp washers

Pass 7 Dec 2011 145,156 miles

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

Rear number plate deteriorated

Slight play in right hand steering rack knuckle

Pass 9 Dec 2010 130,998 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 119,008 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 109,225 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2007 101,430 miles

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

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

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Dec 2007 101,430 miles

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

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Dec 2006 91,805 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear tyre treads low

Pass 16 Dec 2005 80,181 miles

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

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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BT51 TWP is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BT51 TWP, 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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BT51 TWP is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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