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AY52 GVT

2002 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

177,185 mi
Last recorded177,185 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 GVT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 177,185 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear numberplate starting to detiorate

air con pump noisey

engine management light on

Pass 21 Apr 2016 171,031 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front rack arm joint has slight play

Offside Front rack arm joint has slight play

handbrake travel could be better

rear no plate could be better

slight damage to windscreen

underbody and suspension has slight surface rust

Fail 19 Mar 2015 168,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light on

small chip in windscreen zone a

very slight play in n/s inner rack joint

Pass 19 Mar 2015 168,260 miles

engine management light on

small chip in windscreen zone a

very slight play in n/s inner rack joint

Pass 5 Mar 2014 161,642 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside track rod inner ball joint has slight wear

Fail 5 Mar 2014 161,641 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside track rod inner ball joint has slight wear

Pass 4 Mar 2013 150,323 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 150,323 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 138,789 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 138,789 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 127,122 miles

Both rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2010 115,369 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 115,328 miles

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

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

Both front tyres wearing low

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 103,135 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 6 Mar 2008 90,435 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both inner rack joints have slight play

head lamp protectors not helping beam image

p.a.s reservoir weeping

Pass 6 Mar 2008 90,435 miles

both inner rack joints have slight play

head lamp protectors not helping beam image

p.a.s reservoir weeping

Pass 13 Mar 2007 75,646 miles

Both front inner rack joints have slight play.

Fail 13 Mar 2007 75,646 miles

Both front inner rack joints have slight play.

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 62,316 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 55,346 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 GVT is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,435cc 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 AY52 GVT, 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 GVT registered?

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

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