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DE02 EJL

2002 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

213,802 mi
Last recorded213,802 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 EJL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 213,802 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2014 213,802 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 197,728 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 181,613 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 171,039 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 160,363 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 145,979 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 130,716 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 117,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Oct 2006 103,563 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 103,563 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 90,160 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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DE02 EJL is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DE02 EJL, 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 DE02 EJL registered?

DE02 EJL is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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