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AE02 HFG

2002 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,039 mi
Last recorded165,039 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 HFG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 165,039 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 164,814 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 155,364 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 143,403 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 134,234 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 127,426 miles

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

slite play in steering rack

Fail 12 Sep 2012 127,426 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

slite play in steering rack

Pass 13 Sep 2011 120,599 miles

engine warning light on

has cambelt been changed

wish bone bushes worn

Fail 13 Sep 2011 120,599 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

engine warning light on

advise on tracking

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads slightly low

wish bone bushes worn

Fail 14 Sep 2010 114,392 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2010 114,392 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2009 108,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Aug 2009 108,889 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Oct 2008 103,292 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2008 103,283 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2007 91,529 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 90,186 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 80,536 miles

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)

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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AE02 HFG is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AE02 HFG, 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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AE02 HFG is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 2 April 2002.

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