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CX02 VCP

2002 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

190,710 mi
Last recorded190,710 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX02 VCP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 190,710 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Possible fuel leak at the tank (signs of dampness)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 190,710 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Possible fuel leak at the tank (signs of dampness)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 185,524 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Aug 2015 181,662 miles

Nail in the offside rear tyre

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2014 176,915 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 169,532 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 162,646 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both rear brake discs pitted

Fail 6 Sep 2012 162,600 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 15 Sep 2011 155,735 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 155,735 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 136,987 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 120,990 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 10,589 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 105,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 94,915 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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CX02 VCP is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CX02 VCP, 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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CX02 VCP is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 August 2002.

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