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BW51 OAA

2002 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

186,868 mi
Last recorded186,868 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW51 OAA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 186,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 186,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 184,991 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 184,791 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 176,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 176,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2013 175,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 166,523 miles

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

Nsf tyre catches plastic wheel arch on lock to lock

Osf tyre catches plastic wheel arch on lock to lock

Fail 24 Aug 2012 166,520 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Osf tyre catches plastic wheel arch on lock to lock

Osf tyre catches plastic wheel arch on lock to lock

Pass 21 Apr 2011 155,698 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

srs warning showing on dash information panel

strongly all 4 brake discs in poor condition. rear offside very poor but roller brake test satisfactory

Pass 2 Feb 2010 143,519 miles

advise warning light on dash srs-airbag

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 143,518 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

advise warning light on dash srs-airbag

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 125,820 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 125,651 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 105,718 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 105,718 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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)

slight play in nearside front track end

Pass 28 Feb 2007 88,707 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 68,014 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 OAA is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BW51 OAA, 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 OAA is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 February 2002.

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