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AR51 LHX

2002 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,965 mi
Last recorded82,965 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 LHX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 82,965 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake grabbing slightly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jan 2017 78,853 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 78,853 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 75,832 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 72,191 miles

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

Front brake has restricted free movement

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 72,191 miles

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

Front brake has restricted free movement

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 68,202 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 68,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 64,583 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 60,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 53,999 miles

centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

front exhaust mount mounting bolts bent

off side rrear brake disc sight corrosion and scoreing

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2010 49,162 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 44,316 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 38,080 miles

nearside front control arm front bush starting to split

nearside front control arm rear bush starting to unbond

offside front control arm front bush starting to split

offside front control arm rear bush staring to unbond

rear number plate de-laminating

Fail 21 Jan 2008 38,080 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front control arm front bush starting to split

nearside front control arm rear bush starting to unbond

offside front control arm front bush starting to split

offside front control arm rear bush staring to unbond

rear number plate de-laminating

Pass 22 Jan 2007 31,720 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 23,917 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 LHX is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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