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GJ52 TDV

2002 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests38 (19 pass, 19 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,349 mi
Last recorded143,349 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo XC70113,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 TDV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 19 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 143,349 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 143,262 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 143,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 142,343 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 142,343 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 141,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 141,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 141,039 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 134,494 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 134,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 130,426 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 130,426 miles

Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 127,475 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 127,475 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 123,729 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 123,729 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 115,181 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 115,161 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 104,850 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 104,850 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 95,456 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 95,456 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 87,503 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 87,503 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 79,583 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 79,583 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 79,583 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Jan 2011 71,242 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 71,242 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 62,829 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 62,829 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 54,100 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 54,100 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 46,438 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 46,438 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 38,412 miles

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Nov 2005 26,710 miles

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

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 26,710 miles

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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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GJ52 TDV is a 2002 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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 GJ52 TDV, 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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GJ52 TDV is a 2002 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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