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AV52 LHE

2002 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,554 mi
Last recorded123,554 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 LHE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 123,554 miles

All tyres worn on edges

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hand brake lever travel high

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 119,465 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 113,024 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 112,892 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect main beam image (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 109,960 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 107,407 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 107,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp bulb not seated correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp bulb not seated correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 104,394 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 101,930 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Apr 2019 96,940 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Apr 2019 96,937 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Apr 2018 92,763 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 90,232 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 90,232 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 85,633 miles

engine and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2015 82,074 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 82,074 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 77,560 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 73,093 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 Mar 2013 73,093 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Mar 2012 67,841 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear exhaust support deteriorated

Fail 15 Mar 2012 67,838 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear exhaust support deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2011 61,787 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 61,787 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 55,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 55,564 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 49,732 miles

Exhaust mount broken, but system still suported

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

Very slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 25 Mar 2008 43,288 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 38,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 38,381 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 LHE is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AV52 LHE, 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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AV52 LHE is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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