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CU52 UEK

2002 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

149,344 mi
Last recorded149,344 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 UEK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 149,344 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 133,777 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 128,753 miles

both rear shocks rusting

Pass 26 Aug 2021 127,113 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 125,160 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 122,083 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 122,083 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 118,024 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake poor

Fail 9 Aug 2018 118,024 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake poor

Pass 7 Aug 2017 114,594 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 114,594 miles

Fuel system component leaking pipe to charcoal canister (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 107,025 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 107,025 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 98,349 miles

Engine mil light is on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 98,349 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine mil light is on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 89,138 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 89,138 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 81,836 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 71,758 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 64,157 miles

all tyres deformed on inner edge

front wipers could be improved

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 6 Aug 2010 57,493 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 49,161 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 44,012 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 38,954 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 27,637 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 27,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 UEK is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CU52 UEK, 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 CU52 UEK registered?

CU52 UEK is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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