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DE52 BSO

2002 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

78,264 mi
Last recorded78,264 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 BSO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 78,264 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 75,577 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 72,406 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 67,141 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 67,140 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 65,751 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 65,288 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 64,992 miles

Rear Exhaust hanger starting to corrode

Fail 24 Oct 2019 64,992 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust hanger starting to corrode

Pass 23 Oct 2018 63,461 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 62,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 60,437 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 59,038 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 57,642 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres deformed

Pass 21 Oct 2013 53,076 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 50,709 miles

all brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2011 48,730 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 46,615 miles

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

all brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2009 41,705 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 40,169 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 40,169 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

handbrake travel high.

Fail 3 Oct 2007 34,049 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 34,049 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006
Pass 14 Sep 2005 28,656 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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DE52 BSO is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 DE52 BSO, 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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DE52 BSO is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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