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BJ52 UVX

2002 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,354 mi
Last recorded80,354 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 UVX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 80,354 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 80,354 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 73,166 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 69,477 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2014 69,477 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2013 65,814 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 65,813 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 62,641 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 58,203 miles

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

advice nearside front steering rack arm slight play

Pass 28 Oct 2010 54,035 miles

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

advice rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 26 Oct 2010 54,035 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

advice front brake discs slightly worn

advice rear brake discs slightly pitted

offside steering arm slight play

Pass 22 Oct 2009 49,807 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 44,689 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 38,287 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 38,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 32,706 miles

small cuts in sidewall edge on nearside rear tyre

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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BJ52 UVX is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BJ52 UVX, 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 BJ52 UVX registered?

BJ52 UVX is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 6 November 2002.

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