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AP02 UPW

2002 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,122 mi
Last recorded163,122 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 UPW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 163,122 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly on outer edges, could cause a vibration.

Fail 3 Oct 2016 163,122 miles

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

Both rear tyres worn unevenly on outer edges, could cause a vibration.

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 155,155 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 148,471 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 91,328 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 91,323 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

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

nearside rear brake disc

offside rear brake disc

Pass 11 Jun 2010 78,348 miles

both rear brake disc's slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2009 63,136 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 53,249 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 43,608 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 39,161 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 26,777 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside front tyre wearing low

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 UPW is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AP02 UPW, 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 AP02 UPW registered?

AP02 UPW is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 August 2002.

Is AP02 UPW safe to buy?

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