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DE52 BTF

2002 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,718 mi
Last recorded198,718 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 BTF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 198,718 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Oct 2016 191,887 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 191,668 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads are on metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2015 185,934 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 5 Oct 2015 184,934 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 24 Sep 2014 173,058 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 162,072 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 162,069 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 150,357 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Pass 23 Sep 2011 136,686 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 125,237 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 125,237 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 114,106 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 103,503 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 95,168 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 78,705 miles

slight play in o/s/f rack end joint

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 BTF is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BTF, 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 BTF is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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