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DA02 BFU

2002 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,360 mi
Last recorded115,360 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 BFU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 115,360 miles

power steering pipes misted

vacuum pipe damaged

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. possible hand brake lever requires adjustment (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both ns os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both ns os trail bushes perished and wearing

exhaust heat shield insecure .. back box

fuel filter corroded

oil or fluid leak unable to detect exact

Fail 5 Nov 2025 115,360 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. possible hand brake lever requires adjustment (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both ns os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both ns os trail bushes perished and wearing

exhaust heat shield insecure .. back box

fuel filter corroded

oil or fluid leak unable to detect exact

power steering pipes misted

vacuum pipe damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2024 114,858 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

engine management light on

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 24 Oct 2024 114,844 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

engine management light on

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 24 Oct 2023 114,301 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 114,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 113,256 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

high park brake lever travel

Pass 4 Oct 2021 111,322 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 111,322 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 111,276 miles

FRONT PADS WORN OK AT THE MOMENT

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SURFACE RUST (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 110,722 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 110,722 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 109,555 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 108,383 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 107,145 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 105,668 miles

advise front tyres splitting on inner sidewalls and be replaced

Pass 2 Jun 2014 103,351 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 99,507 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 94,230 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2012 94,230 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2011 91,413 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 91,413 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 87,680 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 87,680 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 80,743 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 69,483 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 59,543 miles

all four tyres low on tread

Pass 22 May 2006 51,353 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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DA02 BFU is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DA02 BFU, 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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DA02 BFU is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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