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AE02 NSF

2002 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,375 mi
Last recorded158,375 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 NSF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 158,375 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Aug 2017 158,375 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 May 2016 158,055 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 154,302 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 2 May 2014 143,981 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 2 May 2014 143,981 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2013 131,207 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 131,207 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 118,779 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 118,779 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2011 105,372 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 105,372 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 90,537 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 90,537 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 76,882 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 76,882 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 66,326 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 66,326 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 56,625 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 46,368 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 NSF is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AE02 NSF, 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 NSF is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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