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2002 VOLVO V70
General Information
- Registration GL02UPW
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V70
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2435cc
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- Expires 24 Oct 2026
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MOT History 35 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 142,730 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Gearbox mounting defective ()
- handbrake travel high
- Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush worn and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear alloy road wheel has damage to outer rim
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush worn and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
21 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 142,730 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Indicator switch inoperative stalk not operating on offside (4.4.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Gearbox mounting defective ()
- handbrake travel high
- Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush worn and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear alloy road wheel has damage to outer rim
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush worn and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
9 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 139,620 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- offside front inner steering rack joint slight play
- Offside Rear road spring corroded
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear slight rubbing noise when rotating
- Nearside Rear road spring corroded
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
3 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 137,390 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- exhaust corroded
- Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
3 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 137,390 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- exhaust corroded
- Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
17 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 132,170 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- exhaust corroded
- Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
17 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 132,170 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- exhaust corroded
- Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
14 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 126,749 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer (5.2.3 (e))
- exhaust corroded
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts close and perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both nearside (6.1.7 (g) (i))
14 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 126,749 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer (5.2.3 (e))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts close and perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
- exhaust corroded
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both nearside (6.1.7 (g) (i))
2 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 120,400 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
- Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))
2 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 120,400 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))
26 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 113,641 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- fuel cap seal
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
- Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
25 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 113,368 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- fuel cap seal
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
- Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
3 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 106,246 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
- fuel cap seal perished
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
1 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 106,246 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- fuel cap seal perished
- Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
25 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 98,541 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- damage to offside front bumper engine warning light on
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
18 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 98,526 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported centre rear bracket corroded and missing (7.1.1)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- damage to offside front bumper engine warning light on
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 91,254 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
- fuel cap seal perished
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- engine light on
- centre exhaust mount fractured
- Centre and rear exhaust corroded
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi (3.6.B.4d)
15 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 87,622 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2016 29 Jun 202630 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 82,483 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2015 29 Jun 202630 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 82,483 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
17 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 75,647 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2014 29 Jun 202616 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 75,647 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 69,643 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2013 29 Jun 202615 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 69,643 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
5 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 63,961 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
5 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 63,961 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
30 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 56,748 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2011 29 Jun 202616 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 51,165 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2010 29 Jun 202616 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 51,165 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
12 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 44,650 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2009 29 Jun 20269 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 44,650 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Outer Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
9 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 40,120 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2008 29 Jun 20261 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 35,950 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2007 29 Jun 20261 Jun 2006
Fail
Mileage: 35,950 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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GL02UPW was registered on 2002-07-05
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