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BG52 ECA

2002 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,600 mi
Last recorded99,600 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 ECA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 99,600 miles

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f wipers slightly split

n/s/f outer door handle stiff

Fail 27 Jun 2014 99,600 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f wipers slightly split

n/s/f outer door handle stiff

Pass 23 Sep 2013 95,997 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 95,997 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 88,851 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 81,089 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 81,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 70,745 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 59,487 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 48,322 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 48,317 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 46,060 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 45,667 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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BG52 ECA is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BG52 ECA, 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 BG52 ECA registered?

BG52 ECA is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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