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AE02 HGL

2002 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

280,092 mi
Last recorded280,092 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 HGL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 280,092 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both inner sills and underbody has slight surface rust

Pass 12 Oct 2023 274,038 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer both sides outer sills corroded around wheel arche

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer casing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower fuel tank straps slighlty corroded

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all around front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 269,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 266,589 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe going to back box (6.1.2 (a))

general underbody rusting and around suspension components

Fail 11 Aug 2021 266,588 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe going to back box (6.1.2 (a))

general underbody rusting and around suspension components

Pass 6 Jul 2020 257,183 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 7 Jun 2019 246,575 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 231,751 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 226,656 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 11 Jun 2018 226,648 miles

Fuel pipe insecure running under car (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 31 May 2017 207,966 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2017 207,965 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 192,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 176,301 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 May 2015 176,301 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 170,462 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 165,599 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2012 156,527 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 145,751 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 136,305 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 136,305 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 126,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 117,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jun 2008 117,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Jun 2007 108,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

slight free play at o/s & n/s steering rack end mechanisms .

Pass 1 Jun 2007 108,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight free play at o/s & n/s steering rack end mechanisms .

Pass 2 Jun 2006 101,284 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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AE02 HGL is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AE02 HGL, 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 HGL is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 April 2002.

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