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AU52 VLL

2002 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,288 mi
Last recorded95,288 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 VLL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 95,288 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 94,271 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both tie rod rack ends very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 90,442 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 90,442 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 85,118 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 77,540 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 71,958 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 71,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 64,996 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing low on inner edge

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

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

both rear tyres perishing

slight play in both front tie rods

Fail 10 Feb 2014 59,509 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 59,509 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 53,544 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 51,543 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 51,543 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 45,982 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 45,982 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 40,792 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 40,792 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 35,086 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 32,387 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 22,600 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres have slight outer sidewall damage

Pass 4 Aug 2006 19,478 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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AU52 VLL is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AU52 VLL, 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 AU52 VLL registered?

AU52 VLL is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 September 2002.

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