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AE02 NSJ

2002 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

107,028 mi
Last recorded107,028 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 NSJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 107,028 miles

Offside Rear door damaged

Offside Rear light lens cracked

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Mar 2022 107,023 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Rear door damaged

Offside Rear light lens cracked

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Feb 2021 105,568 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box has some rust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 104,957 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 104,957 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 102,399 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 102,394 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 98,837 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 94,450 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 94,450 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 89,740 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in inner track rod joints

Offside Front Slight play in inner track rod joints

Pass 26 Feb 2015 85,905 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 81,105 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 77,048 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 72,282 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 67,689 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 61,623 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 61,623 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 55,460 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 55,460 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 12 Feb 2008 49,149 miles

both front tyres low on edges

both rear brake discs stating to corrode on edges

Pass 8 Mar 2007 43,901 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 38,354 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 NSJ is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NSJ, 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 NSJ is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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