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CA51 JHU

2002 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

169,524 mi
Last recorded169,524 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 JHU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 169,524 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 160,699 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 150,767 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 144,305 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 138,487 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jan 2014 131,929 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 131,929 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 122,571 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 122,571 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 122,488 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s and o/s rear brake discs very rusty

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2012 110,142 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 102,957 miles

front disc worn slighty

Pass 23 Jan 2010 92,966 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 76,986 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 76,986 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

slight play in both rear anti-roll bar,drop links

Pass 28 Jan 2008 66,409 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 53,814 miles

slight play in inner steering arms

Pass 3 Feb 2006 46,904 miles

O/S/R tyre scrubing out badly, N/S/R tyre scrubing out slightly, recommend 4X4 alignment.

Fail 3 Feb 2006 46,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/S/R tyre scrubing out badly, N/S/R tyre scrubing out slightly, recommend 4X4 alignment.

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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CA51 JHU is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CA51 JHU, 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 CA51 JHU registered?

CA51 JHU is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 February 2002.

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