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RF52 ADV

2002 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

225,849 mi
Last recorded225,849 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo XC70113,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 225,849 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 225,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 211,897 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 211,534 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f upper (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint n/s/f (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too high n/s main beam (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working n/s and o/s (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads 80 percent wear (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 196,640 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 196,638 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

top engine mount bolt loose

Pass 16 Oct 2013 184,133 miles

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

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

n/s/f lower arm inner bush starting to split

o/s/f lower arm inner bush starting to split

rear discs rusting on faces

Fail 16 Oct 2013 184,131 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

n/s/f lower arm inner bush starting to split

o/s/f lower arm inner bush starting to split

rear discs rusting on faces

Fail 22 Oct 2012 174,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

o/s/rear tyre cut on inner tread

rear indicator lights colour fading

Pass 22 Oct 2012 174,232 miles

o/s/rear tyre cut on inner tread

rear indicator lights colour fading

Pass 14 Oct 2011 159,115 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 159,115 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 142,473 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

some play in nearside of rack

Pass 27 Oct 2009 124,372 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 124,372 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 109,206 miles

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

slight play in end of n/s and o/s rack

Pass 22 Nov 2007 92,977 miles

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

slight delay on rear fog light when switched on

slight play in both front track arm inner joints

Pass 23 Nov 2006 74,334 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 ADV is a 2002 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RF52 ADV, 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 ADV is a 2002 Volvo XC70, first registered on 23 November 2002.

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