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AR51 OZX

2002 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

197,931 mi
Last recorded197,931 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 197,931 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 188,463 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 188,463 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 182,028 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 182,028 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 170,746 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 152,004 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 152,004 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 134,016 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 109,967 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 91,922 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 76,169 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 67,817 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 30 Jan 2007 55,464 miles

front inner brake pads close to limit

near side front wiper blade started to split

off side rear tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 30 Jan 2006 44,180 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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 OZX is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OZX, 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 OZX registered?

AR51 OZX is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 February 2002.

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The MOT history for AR51 OZX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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