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GX52 BOV

2002 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,210 mi
Last recorded134,210 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 BOV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 134,210 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 134,169 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 133,587 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 130,838 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 129,507 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 129,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 121,846 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 121,688 miles

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

both front tyre valves and nearside rear tyre valve perishing

Pass 9 Sep 2015 113,852 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside parking brake reading low

Offside parking brake reading low

Fail 9 Sep 2015 113,852 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside parking brake reading low

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside parking brake reading low

Pass 8 Sep 2014 104,480 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 95,525 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 95,525 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 88,570 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 81,031 miles

nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall but no cords showing

Pass 16 Sep 2010 69,675 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY LIPPED

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 60,612 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 49,988 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 40,114 miles

all four tyres wearing unevenly

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 33,598 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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GX52 BOV is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GX52 BOV, 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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GX52 BOV is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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