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BX52 HFS

2002 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

152,209 mi
Last recorded152,209 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 HFS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 152,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very corroded and blowing slightly in places (6.1.2 (a))

unable to check rear seat belts due to goods carried

Pass 9 Dec 2020 147,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear (6.1.2 (a))

unable to check rear seatbelts fully(seats down and goods carried)

Fail 27 Nov 2020 147,252 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear (6.1.2 (a))

unable to check rear seatbelts fully(seats down and goods carried)

Pass 22 Nov 2019 140,180 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

unable to check rear seat belts, seats down and goods carried

Pass 27 Nov 2018 131,065 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 131,062 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low not adjusting (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2017 124,279 miles

screw in o/s/r tyre and going out of shape

slight play in front rack ends

Fail 15 Nov 2017 124,279 miles

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

screw in o/s/r tyre and going out of shape

slight play in front rack ends

Pass 22 Nov 2016 113,087 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 105,722 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 99,266 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edge

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight irregular tread wear to offside rear tyre

Fail 20 Nov 2014 99,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edge

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Slight irregular tread wear to offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2013 92,883 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Nov 2012 86,557 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Rearmost seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 31 Oct 2011 79,265 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 79,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 73,110 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 73,110 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 66,469 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 66,442 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 59,041 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 52,543 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 52,543 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 45,990 miles

slight play o/s rack

Pass 28 Nov 2005 40,093 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 39,461 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 HFS is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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