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DF02 XRH

2002 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

180,400 mi
Last recorded180,400 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 XRH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 180,400 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 180,400 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 167,238 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 167,238 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 152,424 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Dec 2013 141,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Nov 2013 141,953 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 132,318 miles

All indicators slightly discoloured

Both rear tyres feathering on edges

Exhaust system deteriorating

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

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

Rear antiroll bar centre bushes worn

Slight play in nearside front inner track rod ball joint

Stone chip in offside front headlamp

Fail 1 Dec 2012 132,316 miles

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

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

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

All indicators slightly discoloured

Both rear tyres feathering on edges

Exhaust system deteriorating

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

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

Rear antiroll bar centre bushes worn

Slight play in nearside front antiroll bar link rod ball joint

Slight play in nearside front inner track rod ball joint

Stone chip in offside front headlamp

Pass 2 Dec 2011 124,542 miles

Air bag warning light on

Brake fluid level low

Chip in offside headlamp glass

Nearside front anti-role bar drop link lower ball joint gaiter split

Nearside front side repeter slightly discoloured

Nearside rear tyre on 2mm

Play in both rear anti-role bar center bushes

Slight play in both inner rack ball joints

both rear and nearside front indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 2 Dec 2010 116,197 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 114,075 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 103,826 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 103,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 93,012 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 93,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front brake hoses poor condition

front number plate damaged

stonechip in offside headlamp

ofside front tyre worn to 1.6mm and bald on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2008 89,895 miles

Front and rear inner b/pads appear low

Front number plate cracked

N/S/R wheel inner rim abit bent

O/S H/Light glass cracked

O/S/F tyre getting abit low on tread and worn near tread limits at inner tread edge area

P/Brake lever travel getting abit long

Slight cut at N/S/R tyre outer sidewall edge

Fail 28 May 2008 89,895 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

N/S/R wheel inner rim abit bent

O/S H/Light glass cracked

Front and rear inner b/pads appear low

Front number plate cracked

O/S/F tyre getting abit low on tread and worn near tread limits at inner tread edge area

P/Brake lever travel getting abit long

Slight cut at N/S/R tyre outer sidewall edge

Pass 21 Aug 2007 79,490 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 66,725 miles

Edges of front brake discs are rusting

Free movement at rear suspension arms. †(Tested with weight against park brake)

Front tyres are worn at inner edges

Fail 1 Sep 2006 66,725 miles

Edges of front brake discs are rusting

Free movement at rear suspension arms. †(Tested with weight against park brake)

Front tyres are worn at inner edges

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 XRH is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XRH, 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 XRH is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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