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AU52 VLM

2002 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,634 mi
Last recorded107,634 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2017 107,634 miles

Emissions not tested misfire (7.3.A.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 103,218 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 96,155 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Feb 2014 87,771 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2013 73,567 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 60,460 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 60,460 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 53,748 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 48,839 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 45,113 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 45,113 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 37,632 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 28,843 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 28,843 miles

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

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 VLM is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AU52 VLM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU52 VLM registered?

AU52 VLM is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is AU52 VLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 VLM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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