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AY52 GVE

2002 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,254 mi
Last recorded158,254 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 GVE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 158,254 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 143,933 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 130,983 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 120,332 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 94,838 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres worn on edges

slight wear on front discs

Pass 13 Mar 2010 85,244 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 75,832 miles

n/s/f antiroll bar link has slight play

windscreen cracked

Fail 17 Mar 2009 75,832 miles

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

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

n/s/f antiroll bar link has slight play

windscreen cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2008 68,438 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F inner steering rack joints have slight play

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 60,002 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 50,295 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 May 2006 50,295 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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AY52 GVE is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AY52 GVE, 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 AY52 GVE registered?

AY52 GVE is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is AY52 GVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 GVE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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