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AU02 FXV

2002 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

241,651 mi
Last recorded241,651 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 FXV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 241,651 miles

deterioration some bushes

Fail 13 Jun 2014 241,639 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

deterioration some bushes

Pass 9 Apr 2013 238,745 miles

parking brake could be better

Pass 4 Feb 2012 229,996 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres are close to the limit

Pass 22 Dec 2010 209,001 miles

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

front tyres 3mm & 2mm inner edges

slight play in both steering rack arms

Fail 21 Dec 2010 208,997 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres 3mm & 2mm inner edges

slight play in both steering rack arms

Pass 29 Jan 2010 193,968 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 193,968 miles

Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 175,669 miles

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

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

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

slight play/wear in steering rack inner joints

Fail 10 Feb 2009 175,669 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

slight play/wear in steering rack inner joints

Pass 15 Feb 2008 158,756 miles

front n. plate difficult to read

screen wiper blades split a bit

Pass 14 Feb 2007 137,322 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 110,681 miles

l/h rear anti roll bar link has slight play

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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AU02 FXV is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 AU02 FXV, 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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AU02 FXV is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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