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DA52 RXS

2002 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

158,191 mi
Last recorded158,191 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 RXS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 158,191 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 153,910 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 151,166 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise both offside tyres and nearside rear tyre al getting low

engine light on dash

Pass 5 Feb 2016 146,860 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 146,860 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing wish bone (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 144,316 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 144,316 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 169,329 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 159,498 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 159,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 153,814 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 153,803 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 146,301 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 146,301 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 139,164 miles

steering rack has a minor leak

Pass 19 Feb 2009 130,503 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 119,573 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 105,930 miles

o/s/f steering rack slight movement. †

rear indicator bulbs flashing pale amber.

rear tyre's low on outer shoulders

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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DA52 RXS is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DA52 RXS, 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 DA52 RXS registered?

DA52 RXS is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 December 2002.

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