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BU52 AYA

2002 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

105,451 mi
Last recorded105,451 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 AYA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 105,451 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 97,671 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 92,978 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 89,358 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 85,654 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 24 Oct 2017 81,294 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2016 77,452 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 77,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Nov 2015 73,480 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 69,111 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 64,488 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 58,083 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 53,421 miles

offside front suspension seems noisy when turned but no suspension faults found at test

Pass 13 Sep 2010 48,975 miles

offside front suspension seems "noisy" no suspension faults found at test.

Pass 26 Aug 2009 41,137 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 35,502 miles

Both rear tyres low on inner edge

Nearside front and rear tyre outer walls

Nearside front tyre low

Nearside wiper blade split

Pass 18 Sep 2007 30,846 miles

Both rear tyres stepped on inner edge

Cuts in nearside front and nearside rear tyre outer walls

Pass 22 Aug 2006 25,422 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 21,339 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 21,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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BU52 AYA is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BU52 AYA, 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 BU52 AYA registered?

BU52 AYA is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is BU52 AYA safe to buy?

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