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MW52 ZSG

2002 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

165,653 mi
Last recorded165,653 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo XC70113,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 ZSG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 165,653 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2025 165,653 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 165,467 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 162,925 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 160,058 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 157,197 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 154,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 150,775 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 150,775 miles

Rear Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 147,487 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 143,313 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 138,462 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 138,462 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 134,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement control arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 129,106 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 129,106 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 122,816 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 116,508 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 110,088 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 104,702 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 98,727 miles

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

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

right hand rear link rod slight wear

right hand track rod has slight wear

Pass 4 Nov 2009 91,309 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 82,206 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 75,218 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 75,147 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 60,418 miles

front tyres wearing around inner edges

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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MW52 ZSG is a 2002 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MW52 ZSG, 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 MW52 ZSG registered?

MW52 ZSG is a 2002 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 November 2002.

Is MW52 ZSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW52 ZSG shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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