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CP52 DHC

2002 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

202,441 mi
Last recorded202,441 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP52 DHC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 202,441 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 196,820 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in lamp unit (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 196,811 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in lamp unit (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2023 196,800 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 193,149 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 193,149 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box broken hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 188,367 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 188,367 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 185,772 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 185,748 miles

rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2020 185,748 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2019 177,737 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

parking brake reserve travel

Pass 24 Jul 2018 168,474 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 157,524 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 145,455 miles

n/s/r brake pad wearing low

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

slight cracking on both front flexible brake hoses

Pass 10 Jul 2015 133,545 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 124,404 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 111,574 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 94,502 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 82,450 miles

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

advice both front tie rod arms have slight play at fixings

Fail 18 Jul 2011 82,450 miles

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

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

advice both front tie rod arms have slight play at fixings

Pass 21 Jul 2010 68,036 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 68,036 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 56,708 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 56,708 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 43,425 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 31,066 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 31,066 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 28,235 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 22,840 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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CP52 DHC is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CP52 DHC, 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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CP52 DHC is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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