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DF02 RZR

2002 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

221,377 mi
Last recorded221,377 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 RZR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 221,377 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 214,318 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 199,783 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 184,188 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 184,188 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 182,361 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jan 2021 180,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jul 2019 176,665 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 174,116 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 170,804 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 166,955 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 166,955 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 162,157 miles

Dash cam fitted to windscreen (Not effecting the view to the front of vehicle as behind interior mirror)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S Rear tyre perishing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 162,157 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Dash cam fitted to windscreen (Not effecting the view to the front of vehicle as behind interior mirror)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S Rear tyre perishing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 158,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n ear side front tyre worn outer edge

off side front tyre worn outer edge

off side rear steped tread

Pass 9 Jul 2013 154,025 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 154,025 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 147,998 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 142,526 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 139,310 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 139,305 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 134,499 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 127,999 miles

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)

Fail 23 Jul 2008 127,995 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 10 Jul 2007 120,423 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 120,421 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 114,695 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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DF02 RZR is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 DF02 RZR, 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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DF02 RZR is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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