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DF02 BXZ

2002 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

158,970 mi
Last recorded158,970 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 BXZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 158,970 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 158,970 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 150,074 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 139,605 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 130,970 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 122,948 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 114,630 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 106,551 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 95,426 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 95,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s/r lower side lamp inop

Pass 19 Jun 2008 83,894 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 83,894 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 73,921 miles

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

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

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

front n/s wheel damage

play in the steering

Pass 19 Jun 2006 61,390 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 BXZ is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DF02 BXZ, 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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What year was DF02 BXZ registered?

DF02 BXZ is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 July 2002.

Is DF02 BXZ safe to buy?

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