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AU02 KNW

2002 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

72,274 mi
Last recorded72,274 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 KNW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 72,274 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Mar 2025 71,214 miles

fuel cap rubber slightly cracked

Pass 8 Dec 2023 69,297 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 67,735 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 67,726 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 67,115 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 63,623 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 60,070 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 55,429 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 51,524 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 46,753 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 41,719 miles

exhaust brkt deteriated

Pass 4 Mar 2013 37,934 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyre slighty perished

Pass 23 Feb 2012 34,166 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

under sides wet with atf but no leak detected

Fail 23 Feb 2012 34,166 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

under sides wet with atf but no leak detected

Pass 2 Mar 2011 31,932 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 31,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 28,170 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 26,762 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 26,247 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 26,247 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 24,361 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 21,019 miles

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

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

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 KNW is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 KNW, 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 AU02 KNW registered?

AU02 KNW is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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