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FH52 SXD

2002 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

174,168 mi
Last recorded174,168 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo XC70113,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 SXD
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 174,168 miles

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

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

Offside Rear door wont open from out side

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 174,165 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear door wont open from out side

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 159,135 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension 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)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 159,133 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension 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)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 147,659 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 147,659 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 137,569 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 137,523 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 130,775 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 130,770 miles

Nearside Front Rear reflector not facing the rear (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Rear reflector not facing the rear (1.5.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 113,749 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 110,966 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 97,505 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2009 82,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 82,195 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 69,147 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 56,603 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 43,835 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 34,844 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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FH52 SXD is a 2002 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FH52 SXD, 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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What year was FH52 SXD registered?

FH52 SXD is a 2002 Volvo XC70, first registered on 12 December 2002.

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