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BX52 HGC

2002 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

160,678 mi
Last recorded160,678 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 HGC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 160,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside door mirror insecure

nearside front outer C;V; boot insecure on shaft

offside front tyre getting low

offside rear tyre cracking and deteriorated getting low

Fail 9 Jun 2014

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside door mirror insecure

nearside front outer C;V; boot insecure on shaft

offside front tyre getting low

offside rear tyre cracking and deteriorated getting low

Pass 27 Jun 2013 153,384 miles

both rear tyre treads slighly cracked

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2012 149,468 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 139,554 miles

n\s\r tyre low inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2010 120,043 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 100,912 miles

o\s\f lower arm rear bush starting to debond

Pass 8 Mar 2008 76,176 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 52,135 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 25,603 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 HGC is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HGC, 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 HGC is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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