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DE52 BTO

2002 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

133,390 mi
Last recorded133,390 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 BTO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 133,390 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 133,390 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 131,320 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 129,339 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 129,339 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 126,598 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 124,992 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 124,992 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear lights (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 122,165 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 119,650 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 131,691 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 131,691 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 112,147 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 108,711 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 105,438 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 102,572 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 99,092 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 95,904 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 90,692 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 85,796 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 81,103 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 75,995 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 71,763 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 67,483 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 63,889 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 BTO is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Blue 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 BTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE52 BTO registered?

DE52 BTO is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is DE52 BTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE52 BTO shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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