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CE52 ETJ

2002 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

134,144 mi
Last recorded134,144 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 134,144 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 125,862 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 125,862 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 117,112 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

boot full

Fail 7 Feb 2014 116,986 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

boot full

Pass 11 Feb 2013 106,597 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

boot full

front and rear washers wrong way round

Pass 10 Feb 2012 97,936 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 97,925 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 91,067 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 91,067 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 90,951 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Slight play in offside steering rack

dashboard warning lights and gauges not working

Pass 8 Jan 2010 82,910 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack has play offside

Fail 8 Jan 2010 82,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack has play offside

Pass 15 Jan 2009 74,424 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 74,424 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn low

o/s steering rack gaitor covered in oil

Pass 19 Dec 2007 66,440 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front lower arm bushes splitting

Fail 14 Dec 2007 66,440 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front lower arm bushes splitting

long travel on handbrake

rear brake discs corroded on edge

Pass 17 Oct 2007 64,986 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 64,986 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 54,359 miles

Number plates deteriorating

Rear exhaust bracket heavily corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2006 54,359 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Number plates deteriorating.

Rear exhaust bracket heavily corroded.

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 ETJ is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 ETJ, 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 CE52 ETJ registered?

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

Is CE52 ETJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE52 ETJ shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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