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RE52 SWZ

2002 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,687 mi
Last recorded114,687 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 Volvo XC70113,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 SWZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 114,687 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 105,003 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 95,852 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 86,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 86,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 72,168 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 72,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 58,719 miles

Advise front brake pads low

Advise n/s/r tyre down to 3mm & slight wear on inner & outer edges

Advise o/s/f & n/s/f tyres down to 3mm

Advise o/s/r tyre down to 3mm

Advise rear brake pads low

Advise slight play in o/s steering arm joint

Fail 1 Dec 2005 58,719 miles

Advise front brake pads low

Advise n/s/r tyre down to 3mm & slight wear on inner & outer edges

Advise o/s/f & n/s/f tyres down to 3mm

Advise o/s/r tyre down to 3mm

Advise rear brake pads low

Advise slight play in o/s steering arm joint

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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RE52 SWZ is a 2002 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 RE52 SWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RE52 SWZ?

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What year was RE52 SWZ registered?

RE52 SWZ is a 2002 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is RE52 SWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE52 SWZ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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