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BW52 XCS

2002 Volvo XC70

Black Petrol 2520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,560 mi
Last recorded102,560 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo XC70113,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW52 XCS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,520cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 102,560 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 89,947 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 80,403 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 71,197 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 71,192 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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BW52 XCS is a 2002 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BW52 XCS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BW52 XCS?

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What year was BW52 XCS registered?

BW52 XCS is a 2002 Volvo XC70, first registered on 14 December 2002.

Is BW52 XCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW52 XCS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BW52 XCS have outstanding finance?

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