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AO52 AXB

2002 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,242 mi
Last recorded83,242 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 AXB
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 83,242 miles

ALL FOUR SHOCKABSORBERS VER BADLY CORRODED

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 Apr 2025 83,242 miles

ALL FOUR SHOCKABSORBERS VER BADLY CORRODED

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 82,155 miles

exhaust system corroded

front tyres part worn and slightly out of shape

Pass 13 Apr 2023 80,603 miles

crack in windscreen not in view of road

front tyres part worn

Fail 13 Apr 2023 80,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

crack in windscreen not in view of road

front tyres part worn

Pass 14 Apr 2022 77,814 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective very badly corroded but still supports the exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 75,467 miles

front tyres part worn

number plates de-laminating

rear tyres 10 years old perished and close to limit

Pass 23 Mar 2020 72,934 miles

both front suspension arm bushes slightly perished

both rear axle bushes slightly perished

rear tyre sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 27 Mar 2019 68,994 miles

rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 28 Mar 2018 63,976 miles

Nearside headlamp deteriorating

bothn number plates deteriorating

Fail 28 Mar 2018 63,976 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside headlamp deteriorating

bothn number plates deteriorating

Pass 13 Apr 2017 60,007 miles

number plates deteriorating

small cut o/s/f tyre inner tread edge

Pass 14 Apr 2016 54,997 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 48,116 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 48,116 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 46,102 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 46,082 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 41,297 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 41,297 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 35,164 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 27,791 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f brake disc rusty .

n/s/r brake discrusty

Pass 13 Apr 2010 24,715 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 21,781 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)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 18,583 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 15,380 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 10,053 miles

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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AO52 AXB is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO52 AXB, 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 AO52 AXB registered?

AO52 AXB is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is AO52 AXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO52 AXB 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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