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DX52 OFW

2002 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

181,211 mi
Last recorded181,211 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 OFW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 181,211 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 181,211 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 163,663 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2023 163,613 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 147,516 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 147,501 miles

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

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

Anti-lock braking system wiring not secured correctly offside front

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 129,510 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 129,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 129,430 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 120,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 117,823 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 115,091 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 113,749 miles

Both front tyre valves cracking.

Both rear tyres cracking between treads.

Nearside Nearside rear tyre outer side wall damaged.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front fog lamp lens cracked.

Pass 19 Nov 2014 107,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 107,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 99,341 miles

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust corroded and rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2013 99,341 miles

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust corroded and rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2012 91,137 miles

rear exhaust corroded and has a slight blow

Fail 21 Nov 2012 91,137 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

rear exhaust corroded and has a slight blow

Pass 16 Nov 2011 82,585 miles

Both front brake flexi's deteriorated.

Fuel cap seal badly cracked.

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 12 Nov 2010 74,102 miles

Drivers door mirror cover damaged.

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2010 74,101 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Both front wiper blades deteriorated.

Drivers door mirror cover damaged.

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Two nails in offside rear tyre.

Pass 18 Nov 2009 66,882 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 66,880 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 59,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 59,325 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 51,877 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 51,877 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 44,049 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 43,726 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 36,626 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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DX52 OFW is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DX52 OFW, 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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DX52 OFW is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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