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DE52 VHC

2002 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,115 mi
Last recorded149,115 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 VHC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 149,115 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 136,903 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 124,972 miles

Main beam tell tale intermitant

Nearside Slight play, inner rack arm

Offside Slight play, inner rack arm

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 124,972 miles

Main beam tell tale intermitant

Nearside Slight play, inner rack arm

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Slight play, inner rack arm

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 114,200 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 114,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 103,140 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 103,135 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 98,615 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 92,431 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 84,086 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 79,972 miles

rear seats folded flat

Fail 30 Nov 2011 79,971 miles

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

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

rear seats folded flat

Pass 29 Nov 2010 73,976 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 67,330 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 59,715 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 51,799 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 40,001 miles

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

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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DE52 VHC is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DE52 VHC, 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 DE52 VHC registered?

DE52 VHC is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 November 2002.

Is DE52 VHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE52 VHC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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