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AP02 UPV

2002 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

260,033 mi
Last recorded260,033 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 UPV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 260,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Slight play in both front upper shock absorber mountings

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

heavy general underside corrosion

Fail 9 Dec 2024 260,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Slight play in both front upper shock absorber mountings

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

heavy general underside corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2023 253,517 miles

Engine ecu light on

General corrosion to underbody, suspension, coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

Slight play in front steering/suspension joints

Slight travel on handbrake

Pass 18 Nov 2022 248,594 miles

Eml on

Heavy corrosion to underbody, suspension, coil springs and brake pipes

Oil leaks

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Suspension bushes worn/perished

Fail 18 Nov 2022 248,594 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Eml on

Heavy corrosion to underbody, suspension, coil springs and brake pipes

Oil leaks

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Suspension bushes worn/perished

Pass 13 Dec 2021 244,976 miles

Corrosion to suspension and brake pipes

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on edges 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Slight play in both sides front suspension/steering joints

Fail 13 Dec 2021 244,976 miles

Corrosion to suspension and brake pipes

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on edges 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Slight play in both sides front suspension/steering joints

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 237,737 miles

Both rear tyres getting low on tread

Corrosion to exhaust, suspension, underbody, brake discs and brake pipes

N/s/f tyre wearing 225/45/17

Play in both steering rack joints and rack bearings

Pass 18 Jun 2019 232,919 miles

Corrosion to exhaust, suspension, underbody, brake discs and brake pipes

Play in both steering rack joints and rack bearings

Fail 18 Jun 2019 232,919 miles

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

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

Corrosion to exhaust, suspension, underbody, brake discs and brake pipes

Play in both steering rack joints and rack bearings

Pass 12 Jun 2018 225,475 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jun 2018 225,475 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre 225/45 R17 ()

Offside Front Tyre Flat

Pass 12 May 2017 215,523 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 207,582 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 195,996 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 195,996 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2014 179,752 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2014 179,752 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 163,281 miles

Nearside rear view mirror is damaged.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 163,281 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside rear view mirror is damaged.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 143,195 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 135,723 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 135,723 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 124,290 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 112,168 miles

front brake pads wearing low

play in steering arms

tyres wearing low

Pass 21 Jul 2008 97,412 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 97,412 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 83,753 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 83,753 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front side light dull

Pass 21 Jul 2006 66,743 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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AP02 UPV is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 AP02 UPV, 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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AP02 UPV is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 August 2002.

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