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DF02 XVJ

2002 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

268,067 mi
Last recorded268,067 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 XVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 268,067 miles

offside rear tyre worn outer edges

Pass 13 May 2024 251,104 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 237,088 miles

condition of rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 30 Apr 2022 229,682 miles

condition of nearside front lower arm rear bush

condition rear section e3xhaust

Pass 15 May 2021 225,854 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 217,802 miles

front indicator lamps deterioration

Fail 26 Jul 2019 217,802 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

front indicator lamps deterioration

Pass 14 Aug 2018 212,907 miles

both rear indicator lamps colour deteriorated

engine speed by-passed as battery in boot. leads don't reach

Pass 21 Aug 2017 200,323 miles

both front tyres feathering inside edges

offside front tyre nearing legal limit

Pass 19 Aug 2016 183,814 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 165,886 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on edge

n/s front & rear tyres devoid of tread on edge (205/55/16)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 165,886 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported metal hangers broken (7.1.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on edge

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

n/s front & rear tyres devoid of tread on edge (205/55/16)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 151,163 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 140,135 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 128,290 miles

condition of front flexi-brake hoses

Pass 22 Aug 2011 116,943 miles

condition of both front flexi-brake hoses

condition of nearside anti-roll bar link arm

Pass 20 Jul 2010 105,803 miles

condition of nearside front flexi-brake pipe

front tyres uneven wear

Fail 22 Jul 2009 92,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 92,100 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 80,797 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 66,833 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 26 Jul 2006 52,770 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

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 XVJ is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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

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