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CX52 NLP

2002 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,076 mi
Last recorded130,076 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 NLP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 130,076 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fuel tank security straps corroded

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 126,880 miles

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

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 123,503 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 120,244 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 113,985 miles

30 - 40% in balance in front brake application - may need cleaning / freeing off

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outer wall and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view In zone "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 107,257 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front, also slight in balance of 20% (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view IN ZONE "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 107,257 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT - WORN UNEVENLY - THIN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords HAS A DEEP CUT IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front, also slight in balance of 20% (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view IN ZONE "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 100,779 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER DETERIORATING (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES OF TREAD AND PERISHING ALSO SLIGHT DAMAGE TO SIDE WALL

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 17 Jul 2020 100,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SPLIT ON INSIDE WALL - 225 / 45 / 17 W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER DETERIORATING (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES OF TREAD AND PERISHING ALSO SLIGHT DAMAGE TO SIDE WALL

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 19 Jul 2019 95,324 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 95,324 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 84,430 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front seatbelt has slight fluffing to webbing

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly - wearing thin on inside

fuel filler neck pipe corroding and rubber hose perishing

Fail 3 Aug 2018 84,430 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front seatbelt has slight fluffing to webbing

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly - wearing thin on inside

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

fuel filler neck pipe corroding and rubber hose perishing

Pass 25 May 2017 73,732 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 73,732 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/r17 91y (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 68,333 miles

fuel filter is badly corroded. recommend renewal

oil leak evident from engine area. recommend inspection

Fail 8 Feb 2016 68,333 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

engine fault lamp is evident on dash. recommend inspection

fuel filter is badly corroded. recommend renewal

oil leak evident from engine area. recommend inspection

Pass 27 Feb 2015 65,164 miles

engine management light evident on dashboard

o/s rear tyre heavily cracked on its tread recomened renewal n/s rear tyre lite cracking evident

Pass 21 Feb 2014 63,686 miles

all 4 coil springs are heavily corroded

engine fault lamp is evident on dash. recommend inspection

moisture evident around steering rack assembly

oil leak evident from top of engine area. recommend inspection

Pass 4 Mar 2013 61,443 miles

corrosion evident on coil springs

oil driping from engine recomened inspection

Pass 27 Jan 2012 58,541 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2012 58,541 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2011 54,284 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 49,690 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 45,441 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 45,441 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 39,927 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 38,558 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 31,448 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 22,307 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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CX52 NLP is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CX52 NLP, 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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CX52 NLP is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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