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CX52 VTP

2002 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

182,335 mi
Last recorded182,335 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 VTP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 182,335 miles

EML illuminated

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 175,846 miles

EML illuminated

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 171,962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2021 166,315 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear very rear closing panel corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2021 166,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high can't adjust down (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear very rear closing panel corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2020 161,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 161,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 150,171 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 150,005 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 138,093 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 137,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2017 131,801 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 123,124 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 110,275 miles

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

slight play both front rackends

Pass 25 Jun 2014 98,809 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 98,809 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 86,845 miles

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

slight play both front rackends

Pass 3 Jul 2012 75,708 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

centre rear seat belt support button for buckle missing/broken

front brake pads getting low

headlamp wiper blades split

offside rear wheel has slight buckle

petrol flap hinge broken

slight play behind steering rack gaiter(suspect track arm)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 63,535 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

aftermarket bi-xenon headlamps fitted. beam images poor

Fail 21 Jun 2011 63,535 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

aftermarket bi-xenon headlamps fitted. beam images poor

Pass 5 Jul 2010 51,918 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 48,156 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 41,649 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 34,404 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 29,304 miles

off side rear discs corroded advise renewing asap

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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CX52 VTP is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CX52 VTP, 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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CX52 VTP is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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