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BW02 BVH

2002 Volvo V70

Gold Lpg 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,482 mi
Last recorded142,482 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 BVH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2015 142,482 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

floor pan very wet and oily.

Pass 19 Feb 2014 136,295 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)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 131,699 miles

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

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)

various warning lights on dash

Fail 31 Jan 2013 131,699 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

various warning lights on dash

Pass 20 Dec 2011 111,507 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 111,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2010 103,897 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 103,897 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 94,736 miles

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)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 78,126 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 65,134 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 54,616 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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BW02 BVH is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,435cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BW02 BVH, 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 BW02 BVH registered?

BW02 BVH is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 July 2002.

Is BW02 BVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW02 BVH shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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