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AY02 VZK

2002 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

179,267 mi
Last recorded179,267 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 VZK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 179,267 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 179,035 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 168,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe into rear box is corroded,and leaking. (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,worn to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 168,902 miles

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

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort offside and nearside handbrake efforts very low. (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe into rear box is corroded,and leaking. (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,worn to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 154,406 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 154,406 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 142,378 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 129,267 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 95,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

offside front fog light not working

Pass 6 Dec 2011 95,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

offside front fog light not working

Pass 11 Feb 2011 93,181 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 98,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 93,181 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 89,603 miles

all four tyres various cracks and splits none to cordes.

both n/s/f and o/s/f a frame bushes on control arms split.

both n/s/f and o/s/f inner rack joints slight play.

exhaust slightly weak.

Fail 10 Feb 2010 89,603 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

all four tyres various cracks and splits none to cordes.

both n/s/f and o/s/f a frame bushes on control arms split.

both n/s/f and o/s/f inner rack joints slight play.

exhaust slightly weak.

windscreen blades split but still clean ok.

Pass 10 Feb 2009 82,105 miles

Fuel filler cap seal perishing

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)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2008 71,491 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

hand brake has long travel

head lamp connections damaged

oil leak

suspention bushes just starting to split

Pass 12 Feb 2008 71,491 miles

hand brake has long travel

head lamp connections damaged

oil leak

suspention bushes just starting to split

Pass 15 Mar 2007 58,685 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 43,196 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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AY02 VZK is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AY02 VZK, 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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AY02 VZK is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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