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AO52 AXM

2002 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

205,877 mi
Last recorded205,877 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Volvo XC70113,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 AXM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 205,877 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 204,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 202,209 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 202,196 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 201,159 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 199,467 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 197,764 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 197,745 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2018 194,336 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 194,335 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 190,086 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 183,707 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 177,595 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 169,650 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 169,650 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 160,139 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)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 159,841 miles

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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 5 Sep 2012 150,161 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 150,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 141,464 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 131,044 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 122,641 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 108,259 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 94,991 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 66,688 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 41,569 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 41,562 miles

Centre Rear Lower Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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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AO52 AXM is a 2002 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 AO52 AXM, 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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AO52 AXM is a 2002 Volvo XC70, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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