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DY52 XTL

2002 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

260,094 mi
Last recorded260,094 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Volvo XC70113,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 XTL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 260,094 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle presented with a coating of underseal

Pass 12 Sep 2022 258,256 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 255,591 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 247,932 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 247,392 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 241,200 miles

Front both headlamp beam images slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive mist of oil engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 241,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front both headlamp beam images slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive mist of oil engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 230,565 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 230,558 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 219,184 miles

both rear coil springs are corroding

both rear indicators are fading

offside front bottom ball joint has slight play

Pass 30 Sep 2016 209,795 miles

Both front lower arm bushes are perishing

Both rear coil springs are corroding

Fail 29 Sep 2016 209,789 miles

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

Both front lower arm bushes are perishing

Both rear coil springs are corroding

Pass 6 Oct 2015 195,784 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 195,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 182,855 miles

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

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

both front head lamp beam image slightly deteriorated

slight play / wear in o/s front rack end

Fail 9 Oct 2013 170,163 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 170,163 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 159,404 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 159,404 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 147,178 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 136,627 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 124,522 miles

advice front pads getting low

front flexi hoses perished but not down to cords

headlamp aim slightly diffused by headlamp covers

rear exhaust hangers corroded

rear flexi hoses perished

slight movement in n/s/f lower suspension arm bush

unable to fully examine rear coil spring due to cover

Pass 23 Oct 2008 112,691 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 112,691 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 96,011 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 75,263 miles

front tyres approaching wearmarkers

Pass 12 Oct 2005 57,823 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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DY52 XTL is a 2002 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2002 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 113,916 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY52 XTL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Volvo XC70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DY52 XTL is a 2002 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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