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RE52 CWG

2002 Volvo XC70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

159,260 mi
Last recorded159,260 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Volvo XC70113,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 CWG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 159,260 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 159,260 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 135,087 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 135,087 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 122,872 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 122,872 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise rear exhaust box rear mounting broken, still supported by front mounting.

Fail 15 Sep 2009 113,676 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in o/s/f inner steering arm

Pass 15 Sep 2009 113,676 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in o/s/f inner steering arm

Pass 25 Sep 2008 105,062 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

play in both inner stingring arms

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Sep 2007 94,902 miles

Advise n/s/r link rod worn.

Advise slight play in both inner steering arms.

Advise wear in front control arm bushes.

Pass 26 Sep 2006 78,659 miles

slight play in rack

Fail 26 Sep 2006 78,659 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

slight play in rack

Pass 21 Sep 2005 57,093 miles

freeplay in steering rack

rear brake discs in very poor condition

rear number plate faded badly

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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RE52 CWG is a 2002 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RE52 CWG, 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 RE52 CWG registered?

RE52 CWG is a 2002 Volvo XC70, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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