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AR51 XYH

2002 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

228,111 mi
Last recorded228,111 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 XYH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2011 228,111 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 29 Dec 2011 228,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

air bag light on

Pass 10 Dec 2010 212,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

n/s/f inner steering rack end has slight play

o/s/f inner steering rack end has slight play

Pass 18 Dec 2009 188,470 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 170,603 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 170,603 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2007 146,797 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 146,797 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 122,179 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 122,179 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 99,722 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 XYH is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XYH, 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 XYH registered?

AR51 XYH is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 July 2002.

Is AR51 XYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 XYH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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