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DY02 ZFE

2002 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

220,256 mi
Last recorded220,256 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 ZFE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 220,256 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 217,661 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 208,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 208,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 203,614 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 203,613 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

offside rear reverse light not working

Pass 14 Jan 2020 200,264 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 193,832 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 193,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 187,947 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 182,411 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 176,479 miles

Both sides front suspension arm front bushes soft/slight play

Nearside front outer CV gaiter splitting at inner clip, still preventing dirt ingress

Petrol filler cap sealing 'O' ring starting to perish

Pass 14 Jan 2015 171,408 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 165,738 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 155,045 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 137,476 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 116,058 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 93,923 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 77,158 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 60,001 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 54,130 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 44,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

cuts in beading band on both front rtyes

Pass 5 Apr 2006 44,282 miles

cuts in beading band on both front rtyes

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 ZFE is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ZFE, 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 ZFE registered?

DY02 ZFE is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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