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S123 DRM

2002 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

158,233 mi
Last recorded158,233 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Volvo XC70113,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS123 DRM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 158,233 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 148,925 miles

Nearside Front and offside

oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2019 148,925 miles

Nearside Front and offside

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2018 139,448 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 125,004 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 124,995 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 114,912 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 108,484 miles

advise exhaust joints and brackets corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2014 101,596 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 101,596 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 93,477 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 87,948 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 87,948 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 82,646 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 76,644 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 69,749 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 69,749 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 58,930 miles

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

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

nearside front lower arm front bush starting to split

rear anti-roll bar bushes wearing badly

slight play in offside front inner rack joint

Fail 28 Jul 2008 58,930 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front lower arm front bush starting to split

rear anti-roll bar bushes wearing badly

slight play in offside front inner rack joint

Pass 28 Jun 2007 45,530 miles

NOTE! Front brake pads approx 90% worn.

NOTE! Front tyres wearing on inner edges, rear tyres wearing on outer edges, advise 4x4 alignment when tyres are replaced.

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

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2006 35,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 35,757 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 24,771 miles

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

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

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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S123 DRM is a 2002 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 S123 DRM, 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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S123 DRM is a 2002 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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