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AU02 YFC

2002 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

218,067 mi
Last recorded218,067 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 YFC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 218,067 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror housing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Advise both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Advise both rear shock casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 218,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle On full lock tyre rubbing on inner trim (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle On full locking tyre rubbing on inner trim (5.2.3 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror housing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Advise both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Advise both rear shock casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 217,094 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Bead rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Mirror housing damaged

Rear Coil spring worn Advise both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 217,092 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wiper blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Bead rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Mirror housing damaged

Rear Coil spring worn Advise both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 216,108 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre size 225 / 45 x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Mirror outer casing damaged

Rear Coil spring worn Advise both rears near fail (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Advise both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 215,279 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s mirror casing has damaged

rear silencer has been cable tied up but is secure at time of test

Pass 18 Mar 2019 213,353 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 209,620 miles

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

drivers seat belt fraying on edges

Pass 28 Feb 2017 201,155 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 197,500 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 194,008 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Mar 2014 189,200 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 182,910 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 182,904 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air bag light on

Pass 20 Mar 2012 166,072 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

air bag light on

Pass 10 Mar 2011 140,166 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 140,166 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 114,278 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 90,360 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 65,443 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 65,443 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 43,513 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 36,666 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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AU02 YFC is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YFC, 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 YFC is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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The MOT history for AU02 YFC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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