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AR51 KWA

2002 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,000 mi
Last recorded118,000 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 KWA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 118,000 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 118,000 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 100,770 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 100,770 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 86,460 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014

N/S/F link bar has slight play

O/S/F lower ball joint has slight play

Pass 25 Feb 2013 72,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

o/sf tyre worn smooth on inner treads

o/sr & n/sr tyres are both worn on outer treads

Fail 19 Feb 2013 72,230 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

o/sf tyre worn smooth on inner treads

o/sr & n/sr tyres are both worn on outer treads

Pass 17 Feb 2012 65,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside and nearside rear seat belts [in boot] not tested seats not in use

Fail 17 Feb 2012 65,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

offside and nearside rear seat belts [in boot] not tested seats not in use

Pass 14 Feb 2011 58,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

covers fitted to both outer sills

Fail 11 Feb 2011 58,431 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyre tread depths are worn down to 2-3mm

covers fitted to both outer sills

Pass 22 Feb 2010 50,357 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 50,357 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 39,787 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

hand brake travel is high

Fail 11 Feb 2009 39,783 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

hand brake travel is high

Pass 17 Jan 2008 35,634 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 29,878 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 25,135 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 KWA is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KWA, 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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AR51 KWA is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 February 2002.

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