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BV52 ZFE

2002 Volvo V70

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

183,651 mi
Last recorded183,651 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 ZFE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 183,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Mar 2015

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 183,416 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 174,785 miles

Oil leak

front brakes imbalanced

Fail 4 Mar 2014 174,785 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2013 171,535 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 167,881 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 167,881 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 166,330 miles

front exhaust rubber worn

marks on inner wheelarches where tyres have been rubbing

Pass 11 Jan 2010 160,263 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 156,429 miles

damp around brake servo to master cylinder

Fail 16 Jan 2009 156,429 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 152,518 miles

boot area,outer sills & underneath of engine area not checked properly due to covers

brake discs wearing

brake pipes not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers

engine management warning light on

front tyres wearing edges

slight movement bottom arm inner bushes & cracking

Fail 14 Jan 2008 152,518 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

boot area,outer sills & underneath of engine area not checked properly due to covers

brake discs wearing

brake pipes not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers

engine management warning light on

front tyres wearing edges

slight movement bottom arm inner bushes & cracking

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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BV52 ZFE is a 2002 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BV52 ZFE, 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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BV52 ZFE is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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