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BV02 UUR

2002 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

252,915 mi
Last recorded252,915 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 UUR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 252,915 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 245,505 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 245,505 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 241,129 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 234,685 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 227,042 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 221,189 miles

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

damage to o/s front tyre outer side wall

exhaust front pipe flexi worn

rear brake pads worn

Pass 23 Apr 2013 207,166 miles

o/s & n/s front anti roll bar linl ball joint gaiters split

o/s front suspension lower wishbone front bush worn

o/s front tyre worn

Fail 23 Apr 2013 207,166 miles

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

o/s & n/s front anti roll bar linl ball joint gaiters split

o/s front suspension lower wishbone front bush worn

o/s front tyre worn

Fail 3 May 2012 193,722 miles

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

front exhaust flexi blowing slightly

o/s front flexi brake hose perished

Pass 3 May 2012 193,722 miles

front exhaust flexi blowing slightly

o/s front flexi brake hose perished

Pass 9 May 2011 178,008 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)

Fail 9 May 2011 178,008 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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)

Pass 4 May 2010 160,783 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 160,783 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 142,140 miles

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

n/s/r tyre starting to wear out of shape

Fail 1 May 2009 142,140 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre starting to wear out of shape

Pass 29 Apr 2008 124,631 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 124,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 109,128 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 91,389 miles

engine cover fitted.

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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BV02 UUR is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Blue 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 BV02 UUR, 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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BV02 UUR is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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