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OV52 MDE

2002 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,020 mi
Last recorded149,020 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo XC70113,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 149,020 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 148,877 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front brake hoses heavily perished nearly through to inner cords

child seat fitted to n/s/r

n/s/r wheel binding

some play in o/s steering rack

Pass 12 Jun 2017 129,970 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 108,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 108,410 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 53% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Brackets broken (7.1.1)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSR/NSF/OSF (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Driveshaft cover insecure

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 96,243 miles

Rear exhaust support broken

Pass 1 Oct 2014 87,031 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 80,488 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 80,488 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 75,754 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 75,754 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 69,393 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 62,210 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 55,314 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 48,110 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 40,282 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 32,836 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 32,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 22,201 miles

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

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

nearside steering rack track rod slight play

Fail 19 Oct 2005 38,537 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside steering rack track rod slight play

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 MDE is a 2002 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MDE, 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 MDE registered?

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

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