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A11 XRV

2002 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,007 mi
Last recorded136,007 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 XRV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 136,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 133,369 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 133,369 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 130,684 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 130,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 125,794 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 125,790 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 121,506 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 116,363 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 113,403 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 113,401 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour And rears (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 109,718 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 109,712 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 104,497 miles

slight noise from rear not found

Pass 5 Jul 2017 98,435 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 91,419 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 91,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly??? (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 84,276 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 77,377 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 72,492 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 66,001 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 58,913 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 49,416 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 40,730 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 31,956 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 21,794 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 13,415 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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A11 XRV is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A11 XRV, 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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A11 XRV is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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