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FY52 WFJ

2002 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,155 mi
Last recorded131,155 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo XC70113,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 WFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 131,155 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 128,658 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2023 128,653 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 122,266 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2022 122,266 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 115,385 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 115,304 miles

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

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 106,473 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front slight play steering inner joint

Pass 11 Mar 2020 105,847 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 101,681 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 96,924 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 92,963 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 88,269 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 84,935 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 78,820 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 72,483 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 67,093 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 66,778 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 60,947 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 54,883 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 47,192 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 39,887 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 33,377 miles

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

both side front suspension arm bushes starting to split

Pass 7 Nov 2005 24,437 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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FY52 WFJ is a 2002 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FY52 WFJ, 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 FY52 WFJ registered?

FY52 WFJ is a 2002 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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