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OU02 UDS

2002 Volvo XC70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,401 mi
Last recorded156,401 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo XC70113,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU02 UDS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 156,401 miles

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake only just met requirement, adjustment/repair recommended

Fail 15 Oct 2025 156,387 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake only just met requirement, adjustment/repair recommended

Pass 7 Nov 2024 147,469 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 138,357 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 138,357 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 130,321 miles

slight corrosion to suspension fixings (most)

Pass 17 Dec 2021 130,193 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play found at the front road wheels when jacked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 125,909 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Nov 2020 125,909 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Nov 2019 122,681 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 122,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 117,999 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 117,999 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 108,681 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 103,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 98,572 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 94,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres wearing on inner egdes of tread

n/s/f brake hose perishing

n/s/f tyre wearing close to legal limit

o/s/r and n/s/r suspension lower arms, inner bushes unbonding and splitting

o/s/r shock absorber weeping fluid

play in o/s steering inner tie rod joint

rear exhaust silencer bracket corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2014 94,005 miles

front tyres wearing on inner egdes of tread

n/s/f brake hose perishing

n/s/f tyre wearing close to legal limit

o/s/r and n/s/r suspension lower arms, inner bushes unbonding and splitting

o/s/r shock absorber weeping fluid

play in o/s steering inner tie rod joint

rear exhaust silencer bracket corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2013 89,348 miles

n/s/f brake hose perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f control arm, front bush spliting

n/s/f headlamp condensated

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f antiroll bar link arms

Fail 28 Nov 2013 89,348 miles

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f brake hose perishing

n/s/f control arm, front bush spliting

n/s/f headlamp condensated

play in n/s/r and o/s/r antiroll bar link arms

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f antiroll bar link arms

Pass 29 Nov 2012 82,624 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 76,182 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 69,519 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 61,637 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 54,587 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 46,550 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 38,137 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 33,561 miles

both front lower arm front bushes slightly split

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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OU02 UDS is a 2002 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OU02 UDS, 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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OU02 UDS is a 2002 Volvo XC70, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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