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AU52 XYE

2002 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

187,412 mi
Last recorded187,412 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 XYE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 187,412 miles

front windscreen chip mark

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2025 187,412 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front windscreen chip mark

Pass 12 Nov 2024 177,898 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Play in drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 177,897 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Drivers not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Play in drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 174,139 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 174,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link covers spit both upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 170,247 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 166,636 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 163,679 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2019 159,436 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

advise rear shocks corroded

Pass 18 May 2018 155,152 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2017 150,425 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 May 2017 150,425 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Direction indicators slightly discoloured front and rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 18 May 2016 141,718 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower hub bush - outer. (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Underbody of battery tray at rear of vehicle has slight corrosion.

Fail 17 May 2016 141,715 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower hub bush - outer. (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Underbody of battery tray at rear of vehicle has slight corrosion.

Pass 14 May 2015 132,048 miles

Exhaust deteriorating and becoming fragile. Hangers Very Fragile and deteroirated.

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 May 2015 132,048 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust deteriorating and becoming fragile. Hangers Very Fragile and deteroirated.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 May 2014 122,846 miles

Nearside Front Wiper Blade In poor Condition.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Whole Exhaust System Deteriorating And All Mounting Extremely Fragile.

Fail 8 May 2014 122,846 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wiper Blade In poor Condition.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Whole Exhaust System Deteriorating And All Mounting Extremely Fragile.

Pass 16 May 2013 115,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Washer Not Working.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 108,309 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Whole Exhaust System Deteriorating And Rusting.

Fail 21 May 2012 108,289 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Whole Exhaust System Deteriorating And Rusting.

Pass 24 May 2011 99,360 miles

both front flexi brake hoses slightly perished.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 90,578 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 77,584 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 77,584 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 63,879 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 53,360 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 53,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 41,334 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 28 Sep 2005 31,023 miles

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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AU52 XYE is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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

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 AU52 XYE, 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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AU52 XYE is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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