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A20 ERK

2002 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,403 mi
Last recorded95,403 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 ERK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2012 95,403 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 84,585 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2011 84,583 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 74,681 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 74,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 71,264 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 294,278 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 236,628 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 236,608 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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A20 ERK is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A20 ERK, 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 A20 ERK registered?

A20 ERK is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 October 2002.

Is A20 ERK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 ERK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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