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CV02 VCO

2002 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,749 mi
Last recorded171,749 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 VCO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 171,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 162,270 miles

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

suspension rusty

Pass 6 Jul 2023 157,182 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot damp

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ON LIMIT ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 6 Jul 2023 157,180 miles

Front Engine mounting bracket missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner cv boot damp

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ON LIMIT ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 27 Jul 2022 152,767 miles

exhaust rusty

ns inner cv boot damp

oil leaks

rear pads getting low

slight play rack

Pass 26 Jul 2021 147,966 miles

exhaust rusty

fuel tank straps rusty

ns wiper poor

rear suspension very rusty

slight play rack

Pass 4 Aug 2020 144,370 miles

Slight play steering rack

Pass 2 Aug 2019 140,125 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 134,001 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Aug 2018 134,001 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jun 2017 126,472 miles

nsf shock damp

slight play rack

Pass 17 Jun 2016 120,693 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

NAIL IN NSR TYRE

NO PLATES MARKED

SLIGHT PLAY RACK

Pass 23 Jun 2015 115,346 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 109,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 10 Jul 2013 104,096 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Play in both steering rack knuckles.

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 104,096 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Play in both steering rack knuckles.

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 98,848 miles

fuel cap sill cracking

Pass 11 Jul 2011 92,532 miles

rear number plate in poor condition, fuel cap seal cracking, front pads low, o/s/f tyre on limit, o/s/f lower arm bush worn

Pass 7 Jul 2010 83,443 miles

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

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 8 Jul 2009 75,353 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 75,353 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 72,435 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 65,492 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 52,728 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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CV02 VCO is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CV02 VCO, 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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CV02 VCO is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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