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BW51 CWA

2002 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

216,215 mi
Last recorded216,215 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW51 CWA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 216,215 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 216,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 205,783 miles

Centre exhaust bracket missing (knocking)

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 2 Feb 2015 183,953 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

condensation in n/s headlight

n/s rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

play in both steering arms

rear exhaust mount missing

Fail 2 Feb 2015 183,952 miles

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

condensation in n/s headlight

n/s rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

n/s windscreen wiper split

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

play in both steering arms

rear exhaust mount missing

Pass 21 Feb 2014 166,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

centre rear exhaust mount missing

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 11 Feb 2013 150,851 miles

Cuts in n/s/f tyre side wall

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

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

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

N/S Reverse light inoperative

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)

Service due

Fail 8 Feb 2013 150,851 miles

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

Cuts in n/s/f tyre side wall

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

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

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

N/S Reverse light inoperative

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)

Service due

Pass 21 Feb 2012 136,940 miles

High beam warning light inoperative

O/S and N/S front lower arm bushes starting to split

O/S/R Top sidelight inoperative

Rear washer inoperative

Pass 28 Jan 2011 116,793 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 90,405 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

O/S/F Lower arm bushes wearing

Slight play in n/s/f anti-roll bar link

Pass 10 Feb 2009 60,974 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 60,892 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 51,468 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 43,140 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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BW51 CWA is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BW51 CWA, 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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BW51 CWA is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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