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AE52 HZK

2002 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

139,718 mi
Last recorded139,718 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 HZK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2014 139,718 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering rack repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML lamp is on constant

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 136,043 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 132,582 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 132,582 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 132,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Feb 2011 132,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Feb 2010 128,864 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine oil leak turbo pipe

Pass 9 Mar 2009 123,628 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 123,611 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2007 115,403 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 107,139 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 107,139 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

How Reliable is the Volvo C70?

Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
4,929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
21,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,186
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,364
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,005
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,837
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AE52 HZK is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2002 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 77,814 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE52 HZK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Volvo C70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE52 HZK registered?

AE52 HZK is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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