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FB52 DLU

2002 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

180,837 mi
Last recorded180,837 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Volvo XC70113,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB52 DLU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2022 180,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 175,834 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 170,435 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 170,435 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 162,068 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 105,462 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 135,380 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 121,396 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 106,352 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 106,352 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 90,872 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 77,063 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 72,268 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 65,896 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 60,095 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)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 52,367 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 48,711 miles

both front wishbones front bushes starting to split

slight edge wear to nearside rear tyre

slight offside steering rack/rod play

Fail 21 Nov 2008 48,658 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

both front wishbones front bushes starting to split

slight edge wear to nearside rear tyre

slight offside steering rack/rod play

Pass 12 Nov 2007 42,642 miles

both front wishbones front bushes spliting

slight n/s/r wheel bearing play

slight o/s/f steering rack play

Pass 13 Nov 2006 34,950 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 27,469 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 27,469 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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FB52 DLU is a 2002 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FB52 DLU, 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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FB52 DLU is a 2002 Volvo XC70, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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