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35 XHT

2002 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

175,339 mi
Last recorded175,339 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration35 XHT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 175,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 175,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 172,708 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak bottle area ()

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated tank to filler (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 170,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 170,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 163,135 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyres inner edges slightly worn

Fail 15 Nov 2022 163,135 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

nearside and offside rear tyres inner edges slightly worn

Pass 18 Nov 2021 155,597 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 153,217 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 152,256 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 152,256 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 149,662 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 144,459 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 30 Aug 2016 138,064 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Aug 2016 138,058 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2015 131,054 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 123,777 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 8 Aug 2013 114,276 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 105,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

neraside and offside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Aug 2012 105,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

neraside and offside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Aug 2011 90,426 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 90,426 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 75,850 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 68,889 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 65,242 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 65,199 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Jun 2007 55,830 miles

Bottom gearbox/engine torque arm bush is staring tyo pull away.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear pads getting low.

The front discs have a groove on them.

Pass 29 Jun 2007 55,830 miles

Bottom gearbox/engine torque arm bush is staring tyo pull away.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear pads getting low.

The front discs have a groove on them.

Pass 19 Jun 2006 45,406 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)

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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35 XHT is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 35 XHT, 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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35 XHT is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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