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AO52 AAU

2002 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,428 mi
Last recorded94,428 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 AAU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 94,428 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 94,416 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 92,301 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 90,290 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 90,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 88,605 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 85,982 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 84,103 miles

Nearside Front foglamp not working

Pass 2 Oct 2019 82,073 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 81,866 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 78,715 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 78,715 miles

Fuel pipe insecure front to rear (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 74,381 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 74,272 miles

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 69,508 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 69,407 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 x mountings corroded/ broken (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Inner steering rack joint appears to have slight play...advise removal of rubber gaiter to inspect/repair.

Pass 8 Oct 2015 65,509 miles

items removed from drivers view

Fail 8 Oct 2015 65,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

items removed from drivers view

Pass 2 Oct 2014 61,063 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 57,013 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Oct 2012 55,216 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)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 52,193 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 52,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 49,118 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 45,703 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 42,471 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 39,509 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 36,481 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 36,481 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 36,349 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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AO52 AAU is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AO52 AAU, 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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What year was AO52 AAU registered?

AO52 AAU is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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