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2002 VOLVO V70
General Information
- Registration OV52DXA
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V70
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2435cc
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- Expires 26 Aug 2026
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MOT History 32 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 116,942 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2026 28 Jun 202615 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 116,942 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside All direction indicators not working switch faulty (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
29 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 114,792 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- Semaphore indicator switch faulty indicator switch worn . (4.4.2 (a) (i))
16 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 112,039 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
17 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 108,770 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Road wheel slightly distorted nearside and offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
16 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 108,769 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Road wheel slightly distorted nearside and offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
19 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 106,026 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2022 28 Jun 202619 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 106,026 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
28 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 102,869 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2021 28 Jun 202627 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 102,869 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
21 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 100,441 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- rear toe bar electrical connection plug adapter casing damaged
- front and rear brake discs rusted
- fornt and rear number plates slightly deformed
- both rear tyres outer walls scuffed
- all suspension coil springs rusted/corroded slightly
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly loose (5.3.4 (b) (i))
24 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 96,981 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
23 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 96,981 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
22 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 94,249 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)
- registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)
17 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 91,753 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2017 28 Jun 202617 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 91,753 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
21 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 89,019 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
21 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 89,019 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
26 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 85,152 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2015 28 Jun 202626 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 85,152 MI
28 Jun 202620 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 81,889 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
13 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 78,374 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2013 28 Jun 202615 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 74,509 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
11 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 69,071 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
10 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 69,071 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
27 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 66,324 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2010 28 Jun 202627 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 66,324 MI
28 Jun 202618 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 60,819 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 54,527 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2008 28 Jun 202625 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 54,527 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
23 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 44,388 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2007 28 Jun 202622 Oct 2005
Pass
Mileage: 37,813 MI
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OV52DXA was registered on 2002-10-16
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