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FY02 ADV

2002 Volvo XC70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,276 mi
Last recorded141,276 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo XC70113,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 ADV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2016 141,276 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside front & rear (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres deteriorating

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

Handbrake travel long

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All rear (2.4.G.2)

Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 131,245 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 127,327 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 119,443 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 113,937 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 105,952 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 96,775 miles

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 24 Oct 2009 89,816 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 81,698 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 7 Nov 2008 81,698 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Nov 2007 74,987 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 69,779 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 69,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

slight kick in rack both sides

Pass 19 Jun 2006 54,921 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 54,921 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight kick in n/s rack joint

Pass 13 Jun 2005 41,394 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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FY02 ADV is a 2002 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 113,916 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY02 ADV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Volvo XC70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FY02 ADV is a 2002 Volvo XC70, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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