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AR51 KVO

2002 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,368 mi
Last recorded92,368 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 KVO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 92,368 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 92,368 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 82,501 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 75,609 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 73,594 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre has damage to sidewall

Fail 2 Feb 2015 73,594 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre has damage to sidewall

Fail 30 Jan 2015 73,581 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 70,931 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 70,893 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 68,956 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 67,315 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 67,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 63,441 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 63,423 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 60,431 miles

evidence that front tyres have been fouling inner wheel arch covers.tyres not fouling on full lock on mot ramp

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

offside rear brake grabbing

rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

Pass 28 Jan 2009 56,946 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 54,418 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyre side walls have bead damage cords not showing

Pass 1 Feb 2007 49,375 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 KVO is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AR51 KVO, 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 KVO registered?

AR51 KVO is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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