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BU52 WCA

2002 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,297 mi
Last recorded151,297 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 WCA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 151,297 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 149,056 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 146,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Aug 2016 140,657 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 140,657 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 134,960 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorating.

Fail 17 Aug 2015 134,960 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust deteriorating.

Pass 10 Nov 2014 124,971 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f inner rear wishbone bushes deteriorating

n/s/r tyre has cut in tyre tread

slight play in n/s/f link arm

Fail 6 Nov 2014 124,971 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f and o/s/f inner rear wishbone bushes deteriorating

n/s/r tyre has cut in tyre tread

slight play in n/s/f link arm

Pass 29 Oct 2013 114,351 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust section deteoriating

Pass 24 Oct 2012 99,899 miles

Advise N/S wiper smeary

Advise fuel cap seal perishing

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 99,899 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Advise N/S wiper smeary

Advise fuel cap seal perishing

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 82,727 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 82,727 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 74,619 miles

o/s/r side light inop (still has 1 working)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 72,849 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

suspension bushes wearing,wiper rubbers wearing

Pass 17 Sep 2008 68,998 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 64,836 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 64,835 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2006 254,852 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 254,852 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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BU52 WCA is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BU52 WCA, 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 BU52 WCA registered?

BU52 WCA is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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