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RK51 NKU

2002 Volvo S70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,515 mi
Last recorded145,515 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Volvo S7093,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 NKU
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 145,515 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 145,347 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 139,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 128,646 miles

Central exhaust brake broken

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 116,803 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 116,801 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment mount (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 109,238 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 109,234 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 100,998 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 93,777 miles

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 18 Dec 2012 84,676 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 79,486 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 72,489 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 72,487 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wiper rubbers starting to split

Pass 17 Nov 2009 62,278 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 71,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tailgate sidelamp not working

Pass 8 Jan 2009 55,802 miles

Both front tyres warn on inner edges

Fail 7 Jan 2009 55,797 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both front tyres warn on inner edges

How Reliable is the Volvo S70?

Based on 77,770 MOT tests across 7,179 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
7,179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,223
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,207
position lamp(s) not working 2,216
Direction indicator incorrect colour 2,212
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,143
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RK51 NKU is a 2002 Volvo S70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2002 Volvo S70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 93,070 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 S70 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 3,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK51 NKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Volvo S70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RK51 NKU registered?

RK51 NKU is a 2002 Volvo S70, first registered on 14 January 2002.

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