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AU52 VLS

2002 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

213,312 mi
Last recorded213,312 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 VLS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 213,312 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Covers fitted to vehicle

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Jan 2019 213,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Covers fitted to vehicle

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 206,976 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION JOINTS WORN

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 206,976 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed SIDEWALL CUTS (4.1.D.1b)

FRONT SUSPENSION JOINTS WORN

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect HEADLAMP BULB FITTED UPSIDE DOWN (REFITTED) (1.8.A.1b)

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING CORRODED AWAY

Pass 2 Mar 2015 189,865 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

center exhaust bracket broken

Fail 2 Mar 2015 189,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

center exhaust bracket broken

Fail 14 Oct 2013 175,169 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 175,169 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 151,627 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 294,228 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 127,815 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 108,497 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 90,809 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 74,298 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 59,078 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 42,659 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 VLS is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 VLS, 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 VLS registered?

AU52 VLS is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 October 2002.

Is AU52 VLS safe to buy?

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