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BT52 LMY

2002 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

185,525 mi
Last recorded185,525 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 LMY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 185,525 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 185,524 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 177,520 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 177,520 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 164,502 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 153,407 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 139,903 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 127,620 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 127,620 miles

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Jan 2011 115,689 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)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 115,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2010 103,668 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 103,668 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 92,399 miles

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

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

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

slight free play to the o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 26 Nov 2007 79,532 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 70,068 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 LMY is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LMY, 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 LMY is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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