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BX52 HDZ

2002 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,615 mi
Last recorded87,615 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 HDZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 87,615 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted nearside rear seatbelt not tested

slight play in offside steering inner ball joint

Fail 2 Dec 2015

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Indicator tell tale inoperative visual in dash (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 78,326 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Oct 2013 71,678 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Oct 2013 71,672 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2012 65,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 65,461 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 65,369 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 61,317 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 55,761 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 51,483 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 46,850 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 40,137 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 32,672 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 25,016 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 25,016 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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BX52 HDZ is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BX52 HDZ, 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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BX52 HDZ is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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