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BU52 WDR

2002 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,246 mi
Last recorded183,246 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 WDR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 183,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Feb 2019 183,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

covers fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Apr 2018 221,293 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

covers fitted at time of test

Fail 9 Apr 2018 221,293 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

covers fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Aug 2017 217,844 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 217,840 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 217,825 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 187,559 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 16 Jun 2015 169,073 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 155,672 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 145,764 miles

no smoke emitted on BET test

Pass 20 Aug 2012 136,663 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 124,767 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 114,732 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2009 103,357 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 91,114 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)

front wipers poor clearence

rear no plate poor condition

Fail 20 Aug 2008 91,114 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front wipers poor clearence

rear no plate poor condition

Fail 22 Aug 2007 76,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Tyres have been catching wheel arches, do not catch on lock to lock test

condition of rear number plate poor

Pass 22 Aug 2007 76,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Tyres have been catching wheel arches, do not catch on lock to lock test

condition of rear number plate poor

Fail 31 Aug 2006 63,767 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 63,767 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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BU52 WDR is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel 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 WDR, 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 WDR registered?

BU52 WDR is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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The MOT history for BU52 WDR shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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