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DA02 SYJ

2002 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

158,533 mi
Last recorded158,533 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 SYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 158,533 miles

Slight play in Steering Rack {Offside}

Fail 21 May 2014 158,533 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slight play in Steering Rack {Offside}

Pass 13 May 2013 142,252 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 142,252 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 28 May 2012 130,824 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 130,824 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 May 2011 117,270 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2011 117,270 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 106,595 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 106,595 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 93,818 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 93,818 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 81,900 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 69,707 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2007 69,680 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 19 May 2006 58,029 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 58,029 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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 SYJ is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SYJ, 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 SYJ registered?

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

Is DA02 SYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA02 SYJ shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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