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DF51 MWE

2002 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

228,843 mi
Last recorded228,843 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 MWE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 228,843 miles

Nearside Front caliper clip fitted incorrectly

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear chassis section corroded

Nearside Rear inner sills corroded

Nearside Rear top suspension arm corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear chassis section corroded

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear top suspension arm corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2020 227,841 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front caliper clip fitted incorrectly

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear chassis section corroded

Nearside Rear inner sills corroded

Nearside Rear top suspension arm corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear chassis section corroded

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear top suspension arm corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2018 225,676 miles

BOTH FRONT FOG LIGHT,S INOP

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front STEERING DRUM STICK SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 12 Oct 2017 221,945 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 215,761 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 209,975 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 204,009 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 194,112 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 194,112 miles

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

OSF DROP LINK SLIGHT PLAY

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 186,063 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 181,010 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 180,861 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 175,363 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 175,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 165,355 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/R Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 165,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/R Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 154,194 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 137,804 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 113,164 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DF51 MWE is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DF51 MWE, 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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DF51 MWE is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 January 2002.

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