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AU52 PCV

2002 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

160,589 mi
Last recorded160,589 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 PCV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 160,589 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 152,831 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 143,730 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 132,677 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 120,559 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 108,042 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 101,012 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Oct 2012 96,329 miles

engine managment lamp on

Pass 6 Oct 2011 89,859 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 89,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 83,639 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 83,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 72,351 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 63,527 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 52,351 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both outer sills not fully checked covers fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2006 37,513 miles

n/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge. †nail in centre tread of o/s/rear tyre.

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 PCV is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PCV, 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 PCV is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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