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LS52 LYT

2002 Volvo XC70

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,012 mi
Last recorded99,012 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo XC70113,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 LYT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 99,012 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 94,271 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 94,271 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 92,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 92,078 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 88,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 86,374 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2021 86,374 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 85,747 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 82,838 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 78,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside All direction indicators slightly discoloured on wing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 78,057 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected white light showing. (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside All direction indicators slightly discoloured on wing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 74,194 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 4 Sep 2017 74,194 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Aug 2016 68,051 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link ball joint cover poor codition (2.4.G.2)

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 10 Sep 2015 63,529 miles

Engine warning light is iluminated

Pass 15 Sep 2014 58,559 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 58,558 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 55,320 miles

EML lamp on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 55,309 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

EML lamp on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 52,703 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 46,945 miles

near side front & off side front tyres are worn on the inner & outer edges

Pass 3 Nov 2010 41,632 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

n/s/r tyre is cracking

Pass 4 Nov 2009 35,805 miles

nearside and offside front lower arm front bushes have movement

Fail 4 Nov 2009 35,805 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f & o/s/f lower arm front bushes have movement

Pass 6 Nov 2008 29,966 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 22,888 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 16,678 miles

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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LS52 LYT is a 2002 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol 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 LS52 LYT, 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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What year was LS52 LYT registered?

LS52 LYT is a 2002 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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