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AV52 LGU

2002 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

179,293 mi
Last recorded179,293 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 LGU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 179,293 miles

travel in park brake

Pass 23 Aug 2016 172,079 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 162,358 miles

OS And NS Steering Arms

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 162,357 miles

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

Offside 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)

OS And NS Steering Arms

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 147,325 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

n/s and o/s slight play in steering inner rack ends

Pass 19 Jul 2013 137,364 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 135,281 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust close to body

fuel cap seal perished

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 9 Apr 2013 135,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust close to body

fuel cap seal perished

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 21 Apr 2012 127,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 119,355 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 115,409 miles

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 110,860 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 106,232 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 89,121 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 88,521 miles

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

very slight leak on offside rear shock absorber

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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AV52 LGU is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AV52 LGU, 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 AV52 LGU registered?

AV52 LGU is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 November 2002.

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