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CE52 ESU

2002 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,874 mi
Last recorded134,874 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 ESU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 134,874 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 134,824 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2019 133,843 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 131,921 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 129,910 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 127,820 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 125,384 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 120,626 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 112,445 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 112,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 103,157 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 103,157 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 94,142 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)

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

possible problem with nearside rear handbrake shoes ???

slight play detected in offside front steering rack arm.

Pass 13 Jan 2010 87,088 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 87,053 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2009 79,133 miles

offside front steering arm has slight play.

Fail 19 Jan 2009 78,961 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front steering arm has slight play.

Pass 30 Jan 2008 69,028 miles

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack.

Fail 30 Jan 2008 69,028 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack.

Pass 4 Nov 2006 60,865 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2005 48,213 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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CE52 ESU is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CE52 ESU, 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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CE52 ESU is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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