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DA02 RWJ

2002 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

188,266 mi
Last recorded188,266 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 RWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 188,266 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026 188,266 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 185,298 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 180,949 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 176,147 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 176,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 171,421 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 167,742 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens condensated.

Pass 12 Mar 2019 162,312 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 162,312 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 156,015 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 156,015 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 149,841 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 143,558 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

rear and centre exhaust boxes outer skins corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2015 136,792 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 136,772 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 130,959 miles

Wiper torn

Fail 19 Mar 2014 130,959 miles

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

Wiper torn

Pass 13 Mar 2013 125,541 miles

Rear disc rusting

Pass 19 Mar 2012 120,162 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 114,758 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 106,820 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 100,380 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 94,388 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 May 2007 86,128 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 71,500 miles

front o/s and rear o/s tyres just legal

play in the steering

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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DA02 RWJ 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 76.9%.

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 DA02 RWJ, 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 DA02 RWJ registered?

DA02 RWJ is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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