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OV52 MBO

2002 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

232,235 mi
Last recorded232,235 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo XC70113,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 MBO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 232,235 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 226,002 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + n/s + o/s lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 226,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + n/s + o/s lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 221,838 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 207,950 miles

Plastic under covers fitted,oil leak on engine & rear coil springs corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2023 207,900 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn o/s and n/s d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working o/s and n/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear coil springs corroded,plastic under trays fitted

oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2022 205,503 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jan 2021 183,595 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front brake discs surfaces in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

exhaust system in poor condition

parking brake lever has a long travel

Pass 11 Oct 2019 178,754 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 178,754 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 170,559 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Oct 2017 162,533 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 162,533 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 153,169 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 153,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 146,175 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 137,091 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 126,851 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 119,827 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 112,890 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 106,274 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 99,279 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 99,278 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 88,991 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 69,880 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 54,359 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 43,655 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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OV52 MBO is a 2002 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MBO, 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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OV52 MBO is a 2002 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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