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2002 VOLVO XC70
General Information
- Registration OV52FHJ
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model XC70
- Year 2002
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2521cc
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- Expires 08 Nov 2026
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 137,968 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
6 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 143,878 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
29 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 134,650 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
6 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 132,348 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
26 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 132,323 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
27 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 129,199 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
3 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 125,682 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2022 28 Jun 202629 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 125,666 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
26 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 124,352 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
25 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
17 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
23 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 117,665 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
16 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 117,660 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
24 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 115,382 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
19 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 115,382 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
22 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 113,715 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2017 28 Jun 202616 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 112,328 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2016 28 Jun 20266 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 110,342 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 106,355 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 982,000 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
3 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 98,200 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
9 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 89,999 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2012 28 Jun 202628 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 89,862 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
27 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 77,091 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
1 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 63,882 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2010 28 Jun 202617 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 55,646 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
17 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 33,843 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2008 28 Jun 202627 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 26,321 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2007 28 Jun 202616 Sep 2005
Pass
Mileage: 19,370 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2006 28 Jun 202616 Sep 2005
Fail
Mileage: 19,370 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
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OV52FHJ was registered on 2002-10-11
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