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AY52 GVM

2002 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,719 mi
Last recorded159,719 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 GVM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 159,719 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 159,719 miles

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

CENTRE REAR BRKT RUSTED OFF PIPE.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 141,586 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front number plate cracked

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 7 Aug 2013 141,577 miles

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front number plate cracked

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 Jun 2012 118,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake discs pitted and scored

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jun 2012 118,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear brake discs pitted and scored

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2011 101,213 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 101,213 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 84,800 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 67,821 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 54,040 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 35,049 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 22,218 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 GVM is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GVM, 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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AY52 GVM is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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