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AO52 AXF

2002 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,019 mi
Last recorded72,019 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 AXF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 72,019 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner steering drag link ball joint has slight play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 4.0 mm but worn on the outer edge and cracked all over. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 4.0 mm but worn on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 72,019 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner steering drag link ball joint has slight play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 4.0 mm but worn on the outer edge and cracked all over. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 4.0 mm but worn on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 66,617 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 63,003 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 52,383 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 40,593 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 33,875 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 33,281 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 32,468 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 32,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 31,055 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 31,055 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 29,744 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 28,297 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 28,297 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 27,429 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 25,046 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 24,709 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 AXF is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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