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BV02 UWF

2002 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

138,041 mi
Last recorded138,041 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 138,041 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement furthest rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2024 138,039 miles

Fuel pipe insecure both pipes under car (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement furthest rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 131,733 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 124,397 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 115,452 miles

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

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2017 111,719 miles

n/s/f abs ring in poor condition

pinhole in o/s/f lower balljoint boot

power steering reservoir damp

towbar wiring socket locking device spring broken

Pass 20 Apr 2016 104,903 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 98,983 miles

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

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

offside front tyre sidewall in poor condition

Pass 19 Apr 2014 94,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2013 88,116 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 81,662 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 74,831 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 67,192 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 57,680 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 50,489 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 43,695 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 39,476 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 39,476 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 UWF is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BV02 UWF, 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 UWF is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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