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BX52 HGD

2002 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

158,028 mi
Last recorded158,028 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 HGD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 158,028 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 158,028 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both rears (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both sides 'D' Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 140,700 miles

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

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

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

some play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 7 Sep 2015 123,318 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 123,318 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 107,790 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 107,790 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 91,610 miles

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 10 Sep 2012 73,322 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 73,322 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 69,242 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 69,242 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 64,498 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn to legal limit of 1.6mm

rear brake discs poor

Pass 24 Jun 2009 58,261 miles

exhaust rear exhaust hanger brackets corroded

front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front lower suspension arm front bush worn

nearside rear tyre under inflated

offside front lower suspension arm front bush very worn

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear wiper blade broken

steering stops worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 May 2008 52,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

exhaust rear hanger brackets corroded

offside wiper blade in poor condition

rear wiper blade split

Fail 3 Jan 2007 47,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 47,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 HGD is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BX52 HGD, 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 HGD is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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