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DY52 VVZ

2002 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

197,924 mi
Last recorded197,924 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 VVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2014 197,924 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Both front coil spring look very weak.

Both front wishbones (Front mosts bush) starting to split.

Pass 5 Apr 2013 173,326 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 148,954 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

front discs and pads worn

front steering arms slight play

n/s/r wheel slight restricted free movement

Fail 10 Apr 2012 148,954 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

front discs and pads worn

front steering arms slight play

n/s/r wheel slight restricted free movement

Pass 7 Apr 2011 139,177 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 124,091 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 107,370 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 107,370 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 96,109 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 81,787 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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DY52 VVZ is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DY52 VVZ, 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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DY52 VVZ is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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