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A3 UMU

2002 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

208,861 mi
Last recorded208,861 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 UMU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 208,861 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 208,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 196,135 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 195,975 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r & centre seats ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 175,357 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 175,357 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 162,850 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension top mount has slight play when vehicle lifted

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened swept area reduced (3.5.1i)

airbag service light on

Fail 7 Jun 2017 162,850 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

205/55/16v

Nearside Front Upper suspension top mount has slight play when vehicle lifted

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened swept area reduced (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect h7 bulb fitted (1.8.A.1b)

airbag service light on

Pass 4 Jun 2016 155,966 miles

air bag service light on

air bag service light on

slight play in n/s/f lower suspension arm pin and bush advise early attention

Fail 1 Jun 2016 155,966 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear hangers broken on tailpipe (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush forward bush advise early replacement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc surface sharding on edges and unserviceable (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position light a little dimmer than o/s

air bag service light on

Pass 22 May 2015 149,242 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

airbag service light on

little reserve handbrake travel advise attention

rear wiper blade us

slight movement in n/s/f lower arm bush forward bush

Fail 19 May 2015 149,242 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

airbag service light on

little reserve handbrake travel advise attention

rear wiper blade us

slight movement in n/s/f lower arm bush forward bush

Pass 3 Jun 2014 142,245 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

air bag service light on. (orange triangle)

front brake pads low

rear brake discs worn

Fail 3 Jun 2014 142,245 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

air bag service light on. (orange triangle)

c/o mot tested

front brake pads low

rear brake discs worn

Pass 31 May 2013 135,413 miles

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

front brakes discs are worn

Fail 30 May 2013 135,413 miles

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

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

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

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

front brakes discs are worn

Pass 6 Jun 2012 129,365 miles

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)

both front brakes discs worn

unable to see brake pads properly

Pass 2 Jun 2011 123,028 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 11,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 115,660 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 106,498 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Apr 2009 106,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 98,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 88,360 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 88,350 miles

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

advise slight damage to offside front outer tyre wall

Pass 7 Mar 2006 79,052 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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A3 UMU is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 A3 UMU, 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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A3 UMU is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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