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AU52 SWF

2002 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

200,201 mi
Last recorded200,201 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 SWF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 200,201 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 179,235 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 160,332 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 160,320 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 152,031 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2013 152,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2012 145,274 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Both nearside tyres are cut or damaged on outer sidewalls but not to cords

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear body panel damaged

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear facing seats in luggage bay have no seat belts fitted at time of test

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 145,274 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Both nearside tyres are cut or damaged on outer sidewalls but not to cords

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear body panel damaged

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside front tyre is worn badly on both edges and is on 3mm of tread

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear facing seats in luggage bay have no seat belts fitted at time of test

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 136,666 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear seat belts not vailable for use but deteriorated

Steering stop plates need to be renewed as there are early signs on tyre rub on front wheel arches

Fail 7 Mar 2011 136,666 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear seat belts not vailable for use but deteriorated

Steering stop plates need to be renewed as there are early signs on tyre rub on front wheel arches

Pass 28 Aug 2009 120,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 120,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 117,456 miles

Both front and rear registration plates starting to delaminate.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside headlight lens damaged (stone chip) causing moisture to build up inside the lens

Signs that nearside front tyre in contact with wheel arch when suspension is compressed and vehicle turning right. Steering stops in need of replacement/adjustment.

Pass 17 Sep 2008 117,456 miles

Both front and rear registration plates starting to delaminate.

Offside headlight lens damaged (stone chip) causing moisture to build up inside the lens

Signs that nearside front tyre in contact with wheel arch when suspension is compressed and vehicle turning right. Steering stops in need of replacement/adjustment.

Pass 24 Jul 2007 102,940 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 86,890 miles

damage to n/s/r tyre sidewall

Fail 23 Aug 2006 86,829 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

damage to n/s/r tyre sidewall

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 SWF is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SWF, 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 SWF is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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