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AU52 VLP

2002 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

123,728 mi
Last recorded123,728 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 VLP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 123,728 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 114,476 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 108,324 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 102,287 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside handbrake effot low

Fail 22 Oct 2015 102,287 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside handbrake effot low

Pass 22 Oct 2014 94,821 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 87,190 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 76,303 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 66,399 miles

rear discs starting to corrode

Pass 13 Oct 2010 59,554 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 52,361 miles

road springs corroded

slight play offside steering rack

Pass 20 Oct 2008 42,326 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 27,590 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 27,473 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front pads getting low advise replacement

nearside front tyre tread cracked

offside front lower ball joint rubber split

rear brake pads getting low

rear exhaust mounts in poor condition

Pass 21 Sep 2006 17,729 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 VLP is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VLP, 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 VLP registered?

AU52 VLP is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is AU52 VLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 VLP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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