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BT52 DFV

2002 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests35 (22 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate62.9%

Mileage

145,593 mi
Last recorded145,593 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 DFV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

22 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 145,593 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 142,357 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 136,963 miles

Central stop light disconnected

Offside mirror slightly loose

long hand brake travel

Pass 3 Nov 2023 133,801 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 126,858 miles

Central stop light disconnected

Offside mirror slightly damaged

clutch biting point high

oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2021 120,271 miles

Central stop light disconnected

Front tyres both slightly smooth on edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 120,170 miles

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))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 110,062 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 110,062 miles

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))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 96,489 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 96,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2018 91,691 miles

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))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 81,580 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside and Nearside

Fail 6 Nov 2017 81,579 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 73,929 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 73,929 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 66,698 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2015 66,698 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 62,387 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 62,387 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 61,565 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 61,565 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 60,095 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 56,844 miles

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

brake fluid change due

n/s rear disc run out

rear discs corodded

Pass 8 Nov 2010 53,145 miles

rear disc corodded

Pass 11 Nov 2009 49,601 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2009 49,601 miles

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)

Fail 14 Nov 2008 45,607 miles

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 45,607 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Nov 2007 39,906 miles

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 39,906 miles

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)

Fail 20 Nov 2006 32,565 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 32,565 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 24,659 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 24,659 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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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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