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CU02 EHR

2002 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 EHR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2018

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

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

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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)

Oil leak ()

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

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

e.m.l present at time of test

front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2017 162,618 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 152,679 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 144,886 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2014 138,312 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 129,402 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 110,371 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 97,180 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 84,735 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jan 2009 74,634 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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

headlamp switch on dashboard damaged.

offside front and nearside front tyres have inside edge wear.

Pass 7 Feb 2008 59,434 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyre tread cracking, also nail in tread.

petrol cap seal perishing.

Pass 16 May 2007 54,561 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 44,316 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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CU02 EHR is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,435cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CU02 EHR, 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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CU02 EHR is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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