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BT52 LLA

2002 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

128,067 mi
Last recorded128,067 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 LLA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 128,067 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 127,329 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both (3.2 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 127,327 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both (3.2 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 126,194 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both (3.2 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 125,768 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both (3.2 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 125,766 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both (3.2 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 124,030 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both front (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 121,324 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced both saddle bushes deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 121,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced both saddle bushes deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 118,152 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 118,152 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 112,809 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 110,788 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN CLOSE TO WEAR INDICATORS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 22 Dec 2016 110,788 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN CLOSE TO WEAR INDICATORS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 109,083 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured PALE (1.4.A.2f)

PLAY IN STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 109,083 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured PALE (1.4.A.2f)

PLAY IN STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 106,987 miles

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

SRS Warning On Dash, Lamp Working Ok.

Pass 5 Dec 2013 102,067 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 91,545 miles

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

slight play in nearside track controll arm

Fail 10 Dec 2012 91,545 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

slight play in nearside track controll arm

Pass 9 Dec 2011 88,625 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 82,179 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 82,179 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 74,765 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 66,648 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 57,820 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)

cuts in outer wall of offside front and nearside front tyres

evidence of fuel leak from fuel tank NO LEAK AT PRESENT

rear brake pads low

slight wear in offside steering arm

Fail 10 Dec 2007 57,820 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

cuts in outer wall of offside front and nearside front tyres

evidence of fuel leak from fuel tank NO LEAK AT PRESENT

rear brake pads low

slight wear in offside steering arm

Pass 27 Dec 2006 50,661 miles

cuts in outer wall of offside front and nearside front tyres NOT showing cords or canvas

Fail 27 Dec 2006 50,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 41,166 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 41,166 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

near side front tyre worn to 2mm tread depth.

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 LLA is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 LLA, 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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What year was BT52 LLA registered?

BT52 LLA is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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