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BN52 LUL

2002 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

113,992 mi
Last recorded113,992 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 LUL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 113,992 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened All four front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner mount corroding - nearside & offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fuel tank heat shield corroded / deteriorated

Fail 22 May 2026 113,990 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened All four front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner mount corroding - nearside & offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fuel tank heat shield corroded / deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2025 111,223 miles

Coil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear beam axle / subframe inner bushes to floor cracking / deteriorated

Fail 20 May 2025 111,221 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside & offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear beam axle / subframe inner bushes to floor cracking / deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2024 108,576 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has slight corrosion

Offside Front Inner track rod end arm has slight play

Pass 25 May 2023 107,802 miles

Nearside Front brake backing plate loose

Nearside Rear shock absorber slightly corroded

Pass 31 May 2022 106,821 miles

Offside Front inner track rod end arm has slight play

Pass 1 Jun 2021 105,732 miles

rear foot brake low effort

Pass 30 Jan 2020 104,910 miles

Rear exhaust bracket

Pass 24 Jan 2019 103,545 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 23 Jan 2019 103,540 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Jan 2018 101,875 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 100,119 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 98,199 miles

offside front & offside rear brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2016 98,199 miles

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

offside front & offside rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2015 95,694 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Slight play on offside inner stering arm fixing

Fail 13 Jan 2014 92,926 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 92,926 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 88,096 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 88,096 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 81,411 miles

play in steering rack

Pass 30 Oct 2010 74,479 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 65,427 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 65,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 49,491 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 41,018 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 33,821 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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BN52 LUL is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 BN52 LUL, 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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BN52 LUL is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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