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OV52 DWC

2002 Volvo XC70

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

181,689 mi
Last recorded181,689 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo XC70113,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 DWC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 181,689 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2025 181,689 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 180,147 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 176,705 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 169,158 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 164,740 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 158,247 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 153,973 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 147,898 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 147,898 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 140,685 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 140,685 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 132,091 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 123,156 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 123,156 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 114,296 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 114,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 101,321 miles

Front Number Plate Faded Slightly

Slight Play In Offside Rear Drop Link

Wipers Poor

Pass 28 Sep 2012 89,411 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 77,857 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 77,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in o/s rack end

slight play in rear roll bar bushes

Pass 29 Sep 2010 69,354 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 69,354 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 60,059 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 59,860 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ALL 4 TYRE WALLS CRACKED==REAR TYRES 3MM==FR TYRES 2MM STRONGLY RECC NEW TYRES==REAR NO PLATE PPOOR==ENG COVERS==PLAY IN OS RACK ARM

Pass 30 Sep 2008 48,963 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 48,963 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 40,015 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 39,650 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

CRACKING IN REAR SIDEWALLS==ENG COVERS

Fail 3 Oct 2006 32,056 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

H/BRAKE HAS FREE PLAY==CRACKING IN REAR SIDEWALLS==ENG/G/BOX COVERED==

Pass 3 Oct 2006 32,056 miles

H/BRAKE HAS FREE PLAY==CRACKING IN REAR SIDEWALLS==ENG/G/BOX COVERED==

Fail 29 Sep 2005 24,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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OV52 DWC is a 2002 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 OV52 DWC, 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 OV52 DWC registered?

OV52 DWC is a 2002 Volvo XC70, first registered on 11 October 2002.

Is OV52 DWC safe to buy?

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