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BT51 ZXB

2002 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

215,262 mi
Last recorded215,262 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 ZXB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 215,262 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

parking brake just reaching efficiency

Pass 7 Jul 2022 212,834 miles

All Suspension Bushes Deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 212,834 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

All Suspension Bushes Deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 212,635 miles

Offside Front play in rack arm

Offside Front track rod end corroded

discs corroded

Fail 12 May 2021 212,635 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front play in rack arm

Offside Front track rod end corroded

discs corroded

Pass 12 May 2020 211,427 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 211,427 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 209,977 miles

Offside Front inner rack arm slight play

Pass 25 Apr 2018 206,760 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front inner rack arms have slight play

Fail 23 Apr 2018 206,760 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Oil leak ()

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front inner rack arms have slight play

Pass 22 Apr 2017 204,935 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 204,935 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 199,735 miles

Offside Front slight play in rack arm

both front b/hoses starting to crack

front discs in poor condition on inside

rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 31 Mar 2015 193,569 miles

both front b/hoses starting to deteriorate

Fail 27 Mar 2015 193,569 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front b/hoses starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Feb 2014 185,058 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 185,058 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 175,134 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 166,821 miles

slight play in both front steering rack inner arms

Pass 31 Jan 2011 158,129 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 158,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 151,847 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 139,027 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 122,254 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 122,249 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 105,621 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 105,617 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 89,272 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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BT51 ZXB is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZXB, 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 ZXB is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 February 2002.

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