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AE02 HGY

2002 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

205,988 mi
Last recorded205,988 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 HGY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 205,988 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 205,988 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 197,699 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 197,699 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 189,955 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 189,955 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn + ARM BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (SEIZED) (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023
Fail 15 Mar 2023

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 179,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 176,911 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outter sidewall and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 175,108 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

advise front brake discs slightly worn and brake pads 65% worn approx

advise front number plate damaged

advise oil leak

advise rear coil springs corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2020 175,108 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

advise front brake discs slightly worn and brake pads 65% worn approx

advise front number plate damaged

advise oil leak

advise rear coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2019 165,998 miles

front and rear coil springs corroded

front brake pads worn 705 APROX DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 22 Jan 2018 161,517 miles

advise n/s/r brake disc corroded

advise o/s/f tyre bold on inner edge

advise rear coil springs corroded

advise slight play in o/s/f inner steering rack joint

Fail 22 Jan 2018 161,517 miles

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

advise n/s/r brake disc corroded

advise o/s/f tyre bold on inner edge

advise rear coil springs corroded

advise slight play in o/s/f inner steering rack joint

Pass 26 Jan 2017 157,559 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2017 157,546 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2016 153,909 miles

advise front brake discs slighty worn

advise o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

advise rear coil springs corroded

advise slight damage to o/s/f outer sidewall

advise slight play in o/s/f inner steering rack joint

Pass 29 Jan 2015 150,060 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 145,867 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 145,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 141,283 miles

all four tyres cuts in outer wall not exposing cords

Pass 13 Jan 2012 132,995 miles

Damage to nearside front wheel & tyre by repeated 'kerbing'.

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 132,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Damage to nearside front wheel & tyre by repeated 'kerbing'.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 126,809 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 113,953 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 113,953 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 107,817 miles

offside front and rear tyres have cuts in the outer sidewall, but not deep enough to reach the cords.

Pass 31 Jan 2008 97,814 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 88,118 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 88,118 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 80,599 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 HGY is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 HGY, 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 HGY is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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