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WK52 YEJ

2002 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,396 mi
Last recorded151,396 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Volvo XC70113,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 YEJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 151,396 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel lateral play in offside of rack internally (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 151,396 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel lateral play in offside of rack internally (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 149,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside front & offside front ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 6 Oct 2020 146,594 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

hand brake has little reserve travel

rear exhaust hanger broken due to corrosion (1 out of 2)

Fail 30 Sep 2020 146,592 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

hand brake has little reserve travel

rear exhaust hanger broken due to corrosion (1 out of 2)

Pass 1 Oct 2019 142,965 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 139,750 miles

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

Front brake flexi hoses slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 139,740 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play o/s inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 135,952 miles

Front brake pads worn

Offside tie rod ball joint has slight free play- advise replacement soon

Pass 16 Nov 2016 132,583 miles

Offside tie rod end ball joint slight play

Pass 6 Nov 2015 128,003 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 4 Nov 2015 128,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 14 Nov 2014 124,537 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 119,817 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 119,723 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 113,786 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 111,401 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 111,399 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2010 101,958 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 91,648 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 83,303 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

slight play in offside of steering rack ?

Fail 15 Jul 2008 83,303 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in offside of steering rack ?

Pass 7 Aug 2007 70,785 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 22 Aug 2006

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front number plate slightly discoloured

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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WK52 YEJ is a 2002 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WK52 YEJ, 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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WK52 YEJ is a 2002 Volvo XC70, first registered on 21 December 2002.

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