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DX02 TYH

2002 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

242,957 mi
Last recorded242,957 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 TYH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 242,957 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 242,953 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 228,680 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 228,638 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 214,945 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 214,945 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 195,584 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 195,584 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 176,319 miles

Offside play in inner rack ball joint

Pass 7 Oct 2015 172,361 miles

hand brake efficiency very poor

Pass 3 Oct 2014 153,141 miles

cut in n/s front outer tyre wall

Pass 17 Oct 2013 132,139 miles

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

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

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

nearside tyre worn uneven

Fail 16 Oct 2013 132,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

nearside tyre worn uneven

Pass 8 Apr 2013 126,515 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 103,400 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 103,400 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 79,467 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 79,465 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 72,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 65,655 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 65,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 58,876 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 58,876 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 52,007 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 45,546 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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DX02 TYH is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DX02 TYH, 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 DX02 TYH registered?

DX02 TYH is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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