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AU52 HRD

2002 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,049 mi
Last recorded125,049 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 HRD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 125,049 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside parking brake effort only just met requirements

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays and sill covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 21 Sep 2020 125,049 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside parking brake effort only just met requirements

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays and sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 9 Sep 2019 119,858 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 13 Sep 2018 118,584 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 18 Sep 2017 117,179 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 117,137 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 115,528 miles

o/s/ inner rack has slight play

Fail 14 Sep 2016 115,528 miles

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

o/s/ inner rack has slight play

Pass 9 Sep 2015 114,083 miles

both sides inner rack joints have sight play

Fail 9 Sep 2015 114,083 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

both sides inner rack joints have sight play

Pass 11 Sep 2014 112,647 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 112,618 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 111,124 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 109,011 miles

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

sideskirts and bellypan fitted

slight play o/s inner rack joint

Pass 19 Sep 2012 109,011 miles

sideskirts and bellypan fitted

slight play o/s inner rack joint

Pass 7 Sep 2011 106,374 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)

all valve caps missing

n/s mirror cracked

sideskirts fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2011 106,374 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

all valve caps missing

n/s mirror cracked

sideskirts fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2010 101,592 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 92,709 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 81,478 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 67,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 67,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 52,341 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 39,076 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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AU52 HRD is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU52 HRD, 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 AU52 HRD registered?

AU52 HRD is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is AU52 HRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 HRD shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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