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A7 MNW

2002 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

192,325 mi
Last recorded192,325 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 MNW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 192,325 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 189,945 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 187,365 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 184,062 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 184,062 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 181,164 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 181,164 miles

Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 177,555 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 177,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 172,973 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 167,648 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 162,637 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 154,395 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 148,666 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 141,782 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 141,782 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 136,428 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 130,300 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 130,300 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 124,106 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 124,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 27 May 2010 118,912 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 113,080 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 104,292 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2007 98,330 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2007 98,330 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 93,547 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 93,547 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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A7 MNW is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A7 MNW, 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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A7 MNW is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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