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BT52 DUH

2002 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

184,899 mi
Last recorded184,899 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 DUH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2022 184,899 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 179,660 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 179,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 174,904 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 170,644 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 170,644 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 164,617 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 164,617 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 157,935 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 152,011 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 143,652 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 132,956 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 124,408 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 124,408 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 113,466 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 103,790 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 103,790 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 94,800 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 80,664 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 80,659 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2007 65,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 65,958 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 52,079 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 52,079 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Fail 23 Nov 2005 40,300 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 40,300 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 DUH is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BT52 DUH, 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 DUH is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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