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BX52 HGJ

2002 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

176,072 mi
Last recorded176,072 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 HGJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 176,072 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 166,143 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 166,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2017 154,417 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 154,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour paint off of bulb (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour paint off of bub (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour paint off of bulb (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 145,375 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 145,375 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 139,935 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

fuel filter in poor condition when was vehicle last serviced

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough on rotation

offside steering rack joint has slight play

oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2015 133,931 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

fuel filter in poor condition when was vehicle last serviced

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough on rotation

offside steering rack joint has slight play

oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2014 130,556 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 122,102 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 122,102 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 112,089 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

noffside rack arm has some movement in rack body, not yet excessive.

Fail 20 Aug 2012 111,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

noffside rack arm has some movement in rack body, not yet excessive.

Pass 26 Aug 2011 101,364 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 91,173 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

service lamp on

Fail 20 Aug 2010 91,097 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

service lamp on

Pass 14 Aug 2009 80,627 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 71,147 miles

service lamp on

Fail 22 Aug 2008 71,147 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

service lamp on

Pass 3 Sep 2007 59,728 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 49,600 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 32,929 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 HGJ is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 HGJ, 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 HGJ is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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