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DE52 BZB

2002 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

303,658 mi
Last recorded303,658 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 BZB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 303,658 miles

BOTHFRONT LOCKING WHEEL BOLTS MISSING

CENTER EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED AWAY

Fail 12 Nov 2016 303,658 miles

BOTHFRONT LOCKING WHEEL BOLTS MISSING

CENTER EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED AWAY

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 291,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 291,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 282,057 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 269,518 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front anti roll bar link rod has slight play in the ball joint.

rear exhaust bracket broken but system is still adequately supported

Fail 22 Oct 2013 269,452 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front anti roll bar link rod has slight play in the ball joint.

rear exhaust bracket broken but system is still adequately supported

Pass 2 Nov 2012 259,870 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 252,275 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 250,372 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 240,060 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 231,865 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 218,424 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 204,076 miles

nearside rear lower light cluster is cracked, but not showing white light.

Pass 5 Nov 2005 168,317 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 168,317 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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 BZB is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc 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 BZB, 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 BZB is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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