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BT52 WGK

2002 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,634 mi
Last recorded179,634 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 WGK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 179,634 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 173,443 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 169,324 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 164,986 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 154,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 141,054 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 129,763 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 129,763 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 118,893 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2010 118,891 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 103,291 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 88,542 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Steering lock stop damaged (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Steering lock stop damaged (2.2.D.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 88,542 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 72,748 miles

Both front tyres worn low

Both rear tyre worn low

Fail 26 Oct 2007 72,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front tyres worn low

Both rear tyre worn low

Pass 4 Sep 2006 55,425 miles

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

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 WGK is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WGK, 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 WGK is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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