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DF02 BVY

2002 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

185,005 mi
Last recorded185,005 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 BVY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 185,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 1 Feb 2023 185,005 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 21 Jan 2022 172,675 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Jan 2022 172,248 miles

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

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity both front (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 160,984 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 160,984 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 144,046 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 130,491 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 130,372 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road in swept area (3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 117,603 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 117,603 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 104,851 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 104,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 99,052 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 93,181 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 84,769 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 84,769 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 84,081 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 79,064 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 74,283 miles

hand brake travel slightly high

Pass 2 Jun 2010 67,701 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 67,699 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 60,288 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 60,288 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 53,047 miles

rear exhaust has slight corrosion

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 53,047 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust has slight corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2007 45,803 miles

nearside front tyre has small cut in outer sidwall

offside front tyre worn on iner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2006 37,645 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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DF02 BVY is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DF02 BVY, 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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DF02 BVY is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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