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AO52 WKH

2002 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,156 mi
Last recorded159,156 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 WKH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 159,156 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 151,792 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 151,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 146,480 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on sidewall

Pass 5 Mar 2016 146,196 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 146,196 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 144,673 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 144,673 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 1 May 2012 140,344 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 140,344 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 135,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge

Rear Brake Discs Worn

upper engine Anchorage split

Fail 26 May 2011 135,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge

Rear Brake Discs Worn

upper engine Anchorage split

Pass 2 Jun 2010 129,550 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Worn On Outer Edge

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre Worn On Outer Edge

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Upper Engine Anchorage Split

Pass 9 Dec 2008

Rear screen wiper blade is split.

Fail 11 Dec 2007 96,485 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW TREAD

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STERRING RACK

SCREW IN OSF TYRE

Pass 11 Dec 2007 96,485 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW TREAD

SLIGHT PLAY IN STERRING RACK

SCREW IN OSF TYRE

Pass 12 Dec 2006 59,916 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 59,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 51,374 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 51,374 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 WKH is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Green 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 AO52 WKH, 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 WKH is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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