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AD51 LGL

2002 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,133 mi
Last recorded166,133 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 LGL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2022 166,133 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded and rear all both sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fuel flap loose

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides of vehicle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear trailing arm bushes have play both sides of vehicle

Pass 3 Nov 2021 158,067 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 158,064 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working o/s and n/s (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 154,190 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 150,167 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2019 150,167 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 144,831 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 144,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 139,880 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 134,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 134,411 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 127,731 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 127,731 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 120,083 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 113,285 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 113,282 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

advise only one offside rear sidelight working

Pass 5 Mar 2012 105,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise warning light on dash

Fail 5 Mar 2012 105,367 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise warning light on dash

Pass 7 Mar 2011 101,612 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 101,612 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 92,001 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)

Fail 6 Nov 2009 91,994 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 80,102 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 71,629 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 60,631 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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AD51 LGL is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AD51 LGL, 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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AD51 LGL is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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