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698 DOW

2002 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

25,301 mi
Last recorded25,301 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration698 DOW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 25,301 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 25,301 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 24,383 miles

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

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

cut in near side rear tyre side wall not down to cords

Pass 20 Sep 2010 23,067 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 20,975 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 19,008 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 16,093 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 12,884 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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698 DOW is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 698 DOW, 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 698 DOW registered?

698 DOW is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is 698 DOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 698 DOW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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