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CE52 ESY

2002 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

143,183 mi
Last recorded143,183 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 ESY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 143,183 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 143,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 138,575 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 130,260 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wipers in poor condition but clearing screen

Pass 14 May 2015 130,260 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wipers in poor condition but clearing screen

Pass 9 Jul 2014 123,493 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 123,472 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 111,904 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres wearing out of shape and perishing

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Fail 9 Jul 2012 98,456 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn and perishing

Pass 9 Jul 2012 98,456 miles

both rear tyres worn and perishing

Pass 15 Jul 2011 85,152 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 72,659 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hand brake travel

rear number plate discolouring

slight damage on nearside front tyre outer side wall

slight play in nearside and offside front inner wishbone bushes

slight play in nearside and offside steering arms

Pass 10 Aug 2010 72,659 miles

hand brake travel

rear number plate discolouring

slight damage on nearside front tyre outer side wall

slight play in nearside and offside front inner wishbone bushes

slight play in nearside and offside steering arms

Pass 4 Nov 2009 70,692 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 70,690 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 60,367 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 46,910 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 46,910 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 36,997 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 33,644 miles

REAR TYRES LOW IN PLACES.

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 ESY is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Blue 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 CE52 ESY, 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 ESY is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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