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DY02 JVJ

2002 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,949 mi
Last recorded108,949 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 JVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 108,949 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 104,323 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 97,720 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 90,855 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 84,629 miles

offside front and nearside front brake pads are getting low

offside rear indicator is discolouring

offside rear tyre is getting low (3.00mm approx)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 79,788 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Feb 2012 79,788 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 74,907 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 70,345 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs show wear on faces and rear brake discs pitting on edges of discs

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Fail 12 Feb 2010 70,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs show wear on faces and rear brake discs pitting on edges of discs

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 4 Mar 2009 65,993 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 65,845 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 62,072 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 62,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2007 55,238 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 55,238 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 44,160 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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DY02 JVJ is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DY02 JVJ, 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 DY02 JVJ registered?

DY02 JVJ is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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The MOT history for DY02 JVJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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