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WG52 FOA

2002 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

268,924 mi
Last recorded268,924 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo XC70113,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG52 FOA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 268,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 260,119 miles

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

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.65mm outer egde (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 248,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

engine/ gearbox oil leak

front brake discs corroded on rear faces

Fail 16 Oct 2017 248,423 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

engine/ gearbox oil leak

front brake discs corroded on rear faces

Pass 11 Nov 2016 240,996 miles

Nearside steering rack arm play

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 223,803 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 218,185 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 218,185 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 211,213 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 196,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

centre rear Exhaust mount insecure

chips in screen

Pass 21 Oct 2011 174,576 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Oil leak

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

chips in screen

front Brake disc(s) worn

Fail 18 Oct 2011 174,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Oil leak

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

chips in screen

front Brake disc(s) worn

Pass 15 Nov 2010 160,300 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2009 153,879 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 132,194 miles

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

power steering pump noisy in operation

rear No plate deteriorating

Pass 17 Oct 2007 109,470 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 109,464 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 83,836 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 83,077 miles

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

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

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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WG52 FOA is a 2002 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 WG52 FOA, 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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WG52 FOA is a 2002 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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