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BV02 VWW

2002 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

105,855 mi
Last recorded105,855 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 VWW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 105,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Gearbox mounting defective

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 195,743 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

rear exhaust has a fractured bracket

Pass 6 May 2014 190,551 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

centre and front exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2014 190,551 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

centre and front exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2013 181,924 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 181,924 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 175,472 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2012 175,472 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2011 168,707 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 168,457 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 160,783 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 160,783 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 152,577 miles

some movement in steering rack (offside)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 152,577 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

some movement in steering rack (offside)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 140,471 miles

slight travel in handbrake

Pass 20 Apr 2007 129,710 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 120,416 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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BV02 VWW is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VWW, 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 VWW is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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