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SW52 AYN

2002 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,275 mi
Last recorded162,275 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo XC70113,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW52 AYN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 162,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 160,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in mud (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 154,997 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 154,997 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2022 154,825 miles

engine oil leak

windscreen small crack at top

Pass 18 Jun 2021 153,671 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2020 152,404 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 144,103 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 142,102 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2016 135,662 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Front Suspension components corroded

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 135,662 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Suspension components corroded

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 128,063 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 16 Feb 2015 120,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 110,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear shock absorbers slightly weak

Fail 11 Dec 2013 110,639 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear shock absorbers slight worn

Pass 28 Nov 2012 97,020 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 97,020 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 85,380 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 85,380 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 73,336 miles

near side steering rackend has slight play

Fail 17 Nov 2010 73,335 miles

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

near side steering rackend has slight play

Pass 24 Nov 2009 62,590 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 52,699 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 52,699 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 43,358 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 33,604 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005
Fail 24 Nov 2005 83,304 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Slight play at offside front wheel

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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SW52 AYN is a 2002 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SW52 AYN, 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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SW52 AYN is a 2002 Volvo XC70, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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