MOT Status
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145,593 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Central stop light disconnected
Offside mirror slightly loose
long hand brake travel
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside mirror slightly insecure
central stoplight disconnected
park brake travel slightly long
Central stop light disconnected
Offside mirror slightly damaged
clutch biting point high
oil leak
Central stop light disconnected
Front tyres both slightly smooth on edge
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))
Central stop light disconnected
Front tyres both slightly smooth on edge
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside and Nearside
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement Excessive heat applied (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Engine noisy / Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm of tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm of tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT, Outer tread pattern (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Excessive heat applied (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside and Nearside
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect also to low (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
oil leak
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
exhaust hangers rusty
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
exhaust hangers rusty
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake fluid change due
n/s rear disc run out
rear discs corodded
rear disc corodded
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BT52 DFV is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.9%.
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 BT52 DFV, 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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BT52 DFV is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 November 2002.
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