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AP52 YRW

2002 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,051 mi
Last recorded146,051 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 YRW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 146,051 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 145,950 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 143,147 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

chassis showing signs of corrosion .

exhaust corroded but not leaking.

Pass 3 Jan 2017 136,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component around steering rack/boot (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack/boot ? (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre low on edges of tread

oil leak gearbox area ??

Fail 2 Jan 2017 136,167 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component around steering rack/boot (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack/boot ? (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre low on edges of tread

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge of tread

oil leak gearbox area ??

Pass 6 Aug 2015 129,450 miles

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

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

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

rear chassis and springs rusty

Pass 19 Jun 2014 120,299 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 107,142 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 93,515 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 82,259 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front fog lamp not working

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 82,259 miles

Offside front fog lamp not working

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 71,318 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 61,739 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 49,405 miles

offside front fog lamp lense broken

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 11 Jan 2007 38,145 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 9 Jan 2006 19,839 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2005 17,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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AP52 YRW is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AP52 YRW, 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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AP52 YRW is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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