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CU52 SZT

2002 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

215,866 mi
Last recorded215,866 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 SZT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 215,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front nearside and offside tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake pad deteriorated/ cracking away from lining

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front strut top assembly deteriorated

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Rear chassis and inner sill corroded slightly

Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened very distorted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tow bar corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2019 215,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front nearside and offside tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake pad deteriorated/ cracking away from lining

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front strut top assembly deteriorated

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Rear chassis and inner sill corroded slightly

Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened very distorted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tow bar corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2018 208,191 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 208,191 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken & insecure (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort 42 k.g.force. (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort 31 k.g. force (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/ & n/s/rear chassis & inner sills corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2017 196,026 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/ & n/s/rear upper chassis corroded

o/s/ & n/s/rear upper floors corroded

o/s/ & n/s/rear upper floors corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2017 196,025 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported & broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort 34 k.g.force (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort 34 k.g.force (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/ & n/s/rear upper chassis corroded

o/s/ & n/s/rear upper floors corroded

o/s/ & n/s/rear upper floors corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2016 187,263 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

parking brake imbalanced (offside low)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 177,733 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 177,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 166,999 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 159,958 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 159,674 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 153,282 miles

mil light on

Pass 4 Feb 2011 141,083 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2009 128,371 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 128,371 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 110,418 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 110,213 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 93,436 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 93,436 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 77,575 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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CU52 SZT 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 61.9%.

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 CU52 SZT, 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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CU52 SZT is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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