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DX02 TYS

2002 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

179,619 mi
Last recorded179,619 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 TYS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 179,619 miles

HANDBRAKE JUST MET MOT LIMITS

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

both number plates deteriorated...

eml light on

offside outer cv boot starting to split

os front seat poor condition..power steering resovoir weeping

Fail 21 Feb 2017 179,615 miles

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

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

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

both number plates deteriorated...

eml light on

offside outer cv boot starting to split

os front seat poor condition..power steering resovoir weeping

Pass 15 Feb 2016 166,303 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT

Fail 12 Feb 2016 166,254 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

NAIL IN O/S/REAR TYRE...LOW PRESSURE

Nearside Front Outer CV BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT

Pass 26 Feb 2015 152,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside handbrake shows low effort..n/s/f brake hose starting to crack..

water ingress in nearside headlamp

Pass 27 Feb 2014 139,858 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre

n/s park brake perf low compared to other side....front brake imbalance and fluctuation noted

Fail 27 Feb 2014 139,858 miles

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

cut in n/s/f tyre

n/s park brake perf low compared to other side....front brake imbalance and fluctuation noted

Pass 28 Feb 2013 126,969 miles

nearside handbrake reading low..front brake imbalance noted..advise full brake inspection..

Fail 28 Feb 2013 126,963 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside handbrake reading low..front brake imbalance noted..advise full brake inspection..

Pass 23 Feb 2012 114,272 miles

wear noted to front suspension lower arm rubber bushings...

Fail 23 Feb 2012 114,272 miles

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

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

wear noted to front suspension lower arm rubber bushings...

Pass 3 Mar 2011 102,799 miles

rear tyre inner edges worn..

Fail 23 Feb 2011 102,240 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyre inner edges worn..

Pass 2 Mar 2010 91,181 miles

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

handbrake travel long

n/s wiper split

n/s/f anti-roll bar droplink gaiters split

Pass 27 Feb 2009 76,788 miles

centre exhaust flexi rattles

chip in screen

o/s/r tyre on limit on inner edge

Fail 27 Feb 2009 76,788 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

centre exhaust flexi rattles

chip in screen

o/s/r tyre on limit on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2008 65,482 miles

we note..rear discs are worn..front brake pads soon...major oil leak..engine??

Pass 27 Feb 2007 54,269 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 54,266 miles

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

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

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 7 Mar 2006 41,261 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 41,259 miles

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

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

h/brake high travel

oil leak

warning light in dash;o/s/f side light dim;n/s/r upper side light inop

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 TYS is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 TYS, 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 TYS registered?

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

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