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RF52 ADU

2002 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

133,094 mi
Last recorded133,094 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo XC70113,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 ADU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 133,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 129,235 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 121,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 113,888 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 113,888 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 108,513 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65r16 98y m+s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge/ outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 104,928 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 103,235 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc rusted

Pass 6 Nov 2018 99,303 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner steering rack joint slight movement

both rear tyres wearing on edges 215/65r16 98v

Pass 21 Nov 2017 95,105 miles

slight play in o/s steering arm

Fail 21 Nov 2017 95,102 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust bracket broken (7.1.1)

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 3 Nov 2016 89,062 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 85,624 miles

Front front brake discs corroded on inner edge

Front front wipers starting to smear

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

Nearside Rear park brake noisey

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight corrosion to exhaust hangers

Pass 19 Nov 2014 81,285 miles

Body sill covers fitted

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Towbar fitted with 7 pin socket

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Nov 2014 81,277 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 75,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

body sill covers fitted

rear brake discs worn slightly

tow bar fitted and 7 pin socket

Pass 20 Nov 2012 68,706 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Nov 2011 61,078 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

front number plate water damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2010 54,252 miles

front registration plate condition getting poor

Pass 26 Nov 2009 49,149 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 47,205 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 41,511 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 34,374 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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RF52 ADU is a 2002 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 RF52 ADU, 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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RF52 ADU is a 2002 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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