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CU02 XDD

2002 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,867 mi
Last recorded84,867 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 XDD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 84,867 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 84,851 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 81,848 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 81,018 miles

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

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

brake pedal spongy

Fail 12 Mar 2024 80,991 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal spongy

Pass 20 Mar 2023 79,499 miles

offside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Fail 15 Mar 2023 79,484 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 22 Mar 2022 77,886 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 31 Mar 2021 75,990 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside steering rack /inner joint has slight play

Pass 24 Mar 2020 74,719 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Fail 24 Mar 2020 74,719 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

offside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 23 Sep 2019 73,650 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

steering rack inner joint has slight play (offside

Pass 22 Oct 2018 71,979 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 70,090 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 70,070 miles

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)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front lower arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 67,738 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 63,994 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 29 Oct 2014 60,654 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 60,654 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 53,410 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Mar 2014 53,399 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2013 49,751 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 47,269 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 47,269 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 44,090 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly worn.

front and rear number plates slightly over-shadowed.

Fail 23 Mar 2010 38,457 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s front tyre worn inside edge

plastic oversills fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2010 38,457 miles

o/s front tyre worn inside edge

plastic oversills fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2009 34,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

plastic oversills fitted

rear no plate insecure

Fail 25 Mar 2009 34,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

plastic oversills fitted

rear no plate insecure

Pass 12 Mar 2008 31,885 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 28,518 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 24,021 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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CU02 XDD is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CU02 XDD, 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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CU02 XDD is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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