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AY52 GVN

2002 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

270,544 mi
Last recorded270,544 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 GVN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 270,544 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 269,286 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corroded underneath in some places but not excessive

Pass 19 Aug 2020 267,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 263,265 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion underneath but not excessive

Pass 15 Aug 2018 254,970 miles

certain components obscured by undertrays/ engine covers

slight corrosion to components such as rear coil springs, and lower suspension arms

Fail 15 Aug 2018 254,970 miles

certain components obscured by undertrays/ engine covers

slight corrosion to components such as rear coil springs, and lower suspension arms

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 235,784 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 235,784 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 214,919 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 214,919 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 192,236 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 173,502 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake pads are approx 80% worn

front tyres are wearing slightly low on the inner and outer edges

Fail 21 Aug 2014 173,494 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake pads are approx 80% worn

front tyres are wearing slightly low on the inner and outer edges

Pass 22 Aug 2013 156,624 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 134,362 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 114,349 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 104,831 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 104,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 100,724 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 100,724 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 90,106 miles

rear exhaust mounting partly broken

Pass 25 Sep 2007 76,706 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 68,986 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 62,572 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

steering system has slight free play in ball end on steering rack

Pass 30 Sep 2005 62,572 miles

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

steering system has slight free play in ball end on steering rack

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 GVN is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GVN, 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 GVN registered?

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

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