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AU52 VLH

2002 Volvo V70

Green Lpg 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

153,988 mi
Last recorded153,988 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 VLH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 153,988 miles

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 29 Oct 2018 153,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front fog lights inop

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 9 Nov 2017 148,438 miles

under body covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 30 Oct 2017 148,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Ball joint has excessive play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.5a)

rear discs worn and corroided

under body covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 28 Nov 2016 137,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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 17 Nov 2015 122,577 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 110,445 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 96,376 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 95,952 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 89,604 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 89,600 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 82,337 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 72,913 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 72,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 61,129 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 51,047 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 39,392 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 39,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 24,027 miles

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

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 VLH is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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