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AY52 GWE

2002 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

62,737 mi
Last recorded62,737 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 GWE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 62,737 miles

Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Various metal pipes are corroded

Various underside corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2023 62,734 miles

slight play n/s rack

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2022 62,029 miles

o/s/r wheel rim damaged

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2021 61,435 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 Coil Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 60,888 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 60,888 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Excessive Travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall Damaged To Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing White (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing White (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 59,899 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 57,492 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 54,849 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 52,990 miles

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 4 Aug 2015 52,074 miles

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

front brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre curb damage

rear brake pads low

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2015 52,074 miles

front brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre curb damage

rear brake pads low

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2014 49,289 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 8 Aug 2014 49,289 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

Pass 9 Aug 2013 44,686 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 40,585 miles

front tyres warn on sidewall

Pass 9 Sep 2010 33,750 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 30,304 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 27,227 miles

all brake discs rusty

very slight play in o/s/f antiroll bar link

Pass 28 Sep 2007 24,439 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 20,409 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 16,167 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 GWE is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GWE, 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 GWE is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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