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AU52 HVO

2002 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

213,164 mi
Last recorded213,164 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 HVO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2017 213,164 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 19 Mar 2016 195,148 miles

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

Nearside inner track rod has slight play

under trays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Fail 9 Mar 2016 194,821 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 173,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 159,058 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 146,783 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 134,023 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 134,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 115,960 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 98,663 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 98,663 miles

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

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 14 Jul 2009 91,672 miles

front brake flexis perishing

n/s/f fog light broken

Pass 16 Jul 2008 67,971 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 56,248 miles

drivers door lock pops up

front tyres very low

fuel flap hinge broken

misting of oil around p.a.s pump

n/s head lamp wiper split

n/s/f fog light smashed

rear tyres getting low

top engine mount split

Pass 13 Apr 2007 41,995 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2007 41,995 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 37,469 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 20,666 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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AU52 HVO is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AU52 HVO, 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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AU52 HVO is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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