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BU52 WGF

2002 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,408 mi
Last recorded174,408 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 WGF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 174,408 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both lower inner suspension arm bushes split.

drivers door mirror glass broken

front no plate in poor condition.

rear brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 29 Nov 2013 170,457 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 170,457 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 160,394 miles

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

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

chip in screen

slight oil leck from back of engine

slight play in both inner steering arms

top engine mounting split

Pass 29 Nov 2012 160,394 miles

chip in screen

slight oil leck from back of engine

slight play in both inner steering arms

top engine mounting split

Pass 1 Dec 2011 142,176 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 122,902 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Fail 29 Nov 2010 122,902 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 25 Nov 2009 101,582 miles

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

advise n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

advise slight play in n/s/f linkrod

Pass 3 Dec 2008 87,582 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 74,679 miles

Advise very slight play in n/s/f link rod.

Pass 1 Dec 2006 60,202 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 46,858 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 46,858 miles

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

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 WGF is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BU52 WGF, 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 WGF registered?

BU52 WGF is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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