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AJ52 TZW

2002 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

192,355 mi
Last recorded192,355 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo XC70113,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 TZW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 192,355 miles

play in front anti roll bar links

rear exhaust mountings corroded and detached

Fail 6 Jul 2017 192,355 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs heavily corroded

play in front anti roll bar links

rear exhaust mountings corroded and detached

Pass 12 May 2016 191,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust hangers corroded and detached

Pass 9 Jun 2015 181,224 miles

Exhaust bracket at rear axle corroded/broken

Nearside of fuel tank/area 'sweating'

Offside rear-upper position light inop

Play in nearside front wheel bearing & may have some noise?

Slight perrishing- nearside front brake hose; more-so to offside front hose

Slight play in offside front suspension anti roll bar link and top gaiter split

Unable to view all brakes fully for wear etc.

Fail 8 Jun 2015 181,224 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust bracket at rear axle corroded/broken

Nearside of fuel tank/area 'sweating'

Offside rear-upper position light inop

Play in nearside front wheel bearing & may have some noise?

Slight perrishing- nearside front brake hose; more-so to offside front hose

Slight play in offside front suspension anti roll bar link and top gaiter split

Unable to view all brakes fully for wear etc.

Pass 11 Jun 2014 168,347 miles

Nearside of fuel tank damp with fuel

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Part of hi-level stop light inop.

Some perrishing- front brake hoses

Unable to view all brakes for wear etc.

Fail 3 Jun 2014 168,343 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Footbrake efficiency low at 62%

Nearside of fuel tank damp with fuel

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Part of hi-level stop light inop.

Some brake discs corrosion esp rears

Some perrishing- front brake hoses

Unable to view all brakes for wear etc.

Pass 25 Apr 2013 167,004 miles

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

front and rear discs and pads pitted

Fail 24 Apr 2013 167,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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)

front and rear discs and pads pitted

Pass 18 Apr 2012 151,121 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 151,121 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 133,374 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 133,368 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 119,600 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 102,329 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 78,833 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 54,387 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 50,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 50,039 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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AJ52 TZW is a 2002 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ52 TZW, 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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AJ52 TZW is a 2002 Volvo XC70, first registered on 14 December 2002.

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