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CV02 VWA

2002 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,764 mi
Last recorded104,764 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 VWA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 104,764 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 104,760 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front fog lamps not working

Front wiper blade scratches on screen

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 98,946 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel filler cap seal perished

Fail 10 Oct 2024 98,946 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel filler cap seal perished

Pass 13 Nov 2023 98,073 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear seats folded/covered

Fail 13 Nov 2023 98,073 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear seats folded/covered

Pass 25 Nov 2022 94,380 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 93,257 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 92,646 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 91,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 90,089 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rears wearing on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 87,618 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 85,072 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 82,135 miles

REAR EXHAUST MOUNT CORROSION

Pass 24 Nov 2014 79,800 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 76,295 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 71,673 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 70,515 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 68,812 miles

front discs worn

Pass 7 Nov 2009 66,932 miles

slight inner edge wear to nearside front tyre.

slight play detected in both front steering arms.

Pass 8 Nov 2008 64,582 miles

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

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 detected in both offside front and nearside front steering arms.

Pass 17 Nov 2007 61,960 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)

slight play detected at steering arms.

Pass 28 Nov 2006 58,966 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 57,453 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VWA is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VWA, 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 VWA is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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