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AR51 CDY

2002 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

170,832 mi
Last recorded170,832 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 CDY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 170,832 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 170,630 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 24,544 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 156,457 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 149,500 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 141,449 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 133,041 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 125,901 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 116,381 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

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

Offside Front tyre perishing.

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 113,701 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 112,200 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 108,112 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 101,002 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 97,097 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 92,174 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 84,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 77,450 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 69,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 64,165 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 59,885 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 59,885 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 47,995 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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AR51 CDY is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AR51 CDY, 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 AR51 CDY registered?

AR51 CDY is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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