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BU52 WDE

2002 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

198,520 mi
Last recorded198,520 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 WDE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 198,520 miles

front n/s & o/s lower ball joint have play

oil leak

sill covers fitted

x4 inner arches covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2014 195,031 miles

Oil leak

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 26 Feb 2014

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

odometer reading cannot be read

Pass 6 Mar 2013

all dash lights inop

front / rear number plates faded

n/s door mirror casing missing

slight play detected in both rear roll bar rubbers

srs warning light on

Fail 28 Feb 2013

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

all dash lights inop

front / rear number plates faded

n/s door mirror casing missing

slight play detected in both rear roll bar rubbers

speedo inop

Pass 31 Jan 2012

both front bottom arm front rubbers showing signs of wear

front / rear number plates starting to fade

n/s dorro mirror casing missing

unable to see mileage on display

Fail 1 Dec 2010 90,347 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front bottom arm rear bushes split

both front tyres worn on outer edges

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat - visually checked seatbelt only

front brake pads wearing low

n/s door mirror casing missing

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer side wall

rear number plate in poor condition

rear wiper blade in poor condition

slight play detected in o/s steering tie rod

Pass 1 Dec 2010 90,347 miles

both front bottom arm rear bushes split

both front tyres worn on outer edges

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat - visually checked seatbelt only

front brake pads wearing low

n/s door mirror casing missing

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer side wall

rear number plate in poor condition

rear wiper blade in poor condition

slight play detected in o/s steering tie rod

Pass 1 Dec 2009 79,596 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 79,596 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 69,343 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 69,207 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 58,477 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 58,477 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 46,758 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 46,758 miles

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

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

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

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 WDE is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 WDE, 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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BU52 WDE is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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