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DE02 VTJ

2002 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

193,550 mi
Last recorded193,550 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 VTJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 193,550 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 193,549 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 191,467 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play ()

Offside Rear Brake sticking very slightly.

Pass 17 Feb 2020 190,447 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Steering rack joint's(inner)worn slightly. ()

Pass 7 Feb 2019 186,988 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front inner rack joints slightly worn. ()

Fail 7 Feb 2019 186,986 miles

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filter badly corroded. ()

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front flasher bulbs have turned white. (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front inner rack joints slightly worn. ()

Pass 12 Feb 2018 181,814 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear parking brake has a large imbalance. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexible brake hoses are slightly deteriorated. (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Hand brake lever has little reserve travel. (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front inner steering rack joints have slight free play. ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 177,414 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 173,048 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

PLAY IN STEERING INNER RACK JOINTS

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 173,044 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

PLAY IN STEERING INNER RACK JOINTS

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 169,137 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 169,137 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 154,581 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 154,576 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 136,761 miles

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

steering rod inner end slight wear both sides

Fail 3 Apr 2012 120,427 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 120,427 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 105,503 miles

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

both rear tyres heavily scrubbed on inner edges

offside rear disc scored

Pass 14 Apr 2010 93,488 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 93,482 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 82,505 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 69,973 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 56,384 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 45,711 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 VTJ is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VTJ, 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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DE02 VTJ is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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