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BT51 ZWY

2002 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 ZWY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 162,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

signs of fuel misting on tank but no signs of a leak

Fail 26 Jun 2014 161,718 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 141,032 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 24 Jun 2013 141,031 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Jun 2012 133,752 miles

steering feels notchy at low speed

Fail 14 Jun 2012 133,752 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

steering feels notchy at low speed

Pass 21 Apr 2011 127,583 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 127,583 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 119,463 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 116,003 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 114,499 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 80,543 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON OUTTER EDGE.

Pass 4 Jan 2006 63,272 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 63,272 miles

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

both sides front lower suspension arms,,,front bushes showing signs of age.

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 ZWY is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BT51 ZWY, 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 ZWY is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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