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DE52 WVG

2002 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

287,329 mi
Last recorded287,329 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 WVG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 287,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 280,393 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 280,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 270,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pump feed hose (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 261,560 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 253,815 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 244,874 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 231,463 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 215,770 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 215,770 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 199,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

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

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

central stop lamp not working

Pass 5 Dec 2016 180,684 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 159,849 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

items removed from driver's view

Fail 21 Nov 2015 159,577 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

items removed from driver's view

Pass 20 Dec 2014 135,733 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 28 Nov 2013 109,484 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 100,210 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2011 93,506 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 25 Nov 2010 88,472 miles

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

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

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 30 Nov 2009 81,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 70,100 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in the steering rack

Pass 6 Nov 2007 55,402 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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)

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

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)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 41,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Nov 2005 33,765 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 33,765 miles

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

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

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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DE52 WVG is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 DE52 WVG, 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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DE52 WVG is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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