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AR51 LHT

2002 Volvo V70

Blue Lpg 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

172,426 mi
Last recorded172,426 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 LHT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 172,426 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

engine management light on dash

rear seats folded down unable to to fully insspect seat belts

Fail 23 Aug 2016 172,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

engine management light on dash

rear seats folded down unable to to fully insspect seat belts

Pass 16 Dec 2015 157,138 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 156,507 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 131,687 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s & o/s rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Dec 2014 131,687 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s & o/s rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Nov 2013 115,905 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 109,022 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 94,509 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 94,509 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 79,917 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 79,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 66,189 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 66,189 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 51,376 miles

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

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

hand brake lever travel high.

Pass 3 Jan 2008 42,225 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 42,225 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 35,488 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 30,771 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 LHT is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc lpg 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 LHT, 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 LHT registered?

AR51 LHT is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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