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OV52 JCX

2002 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

120,917 mi
Last recorded120,917 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo XC70113,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 JCX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 120,917 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 116,207 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 113,268 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 109,221 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 104,159 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 99,428 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 96,202 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 93,150 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 90,335 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 90,335 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 87,191 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Pass 16 Oct 2015 83,900 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2015 83,864 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front inner bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front inner bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2014 80,352 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 75,715 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 71,298 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2012 71,298 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2011 67,670 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 67,544 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 60,097 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 51,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 42,685 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 42,685 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 30,253 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 18,057 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 17,425 miles

slight side wall damage on n/s/f tyre

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 JCX is a 2002 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 OV52 JCX, 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 JCX registered?

OV52 JCX is a 2002 Volvo XC70, first registered on 25 October 2002.

Is OV52 JCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV52 JCX shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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