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EJ52 OLN

2002 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,293 mi
Last recorded118,293 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 OLN
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 118,293 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth On Inner Edge, Closev To Showing Cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth On Inner Edge, Close To Showing Cords (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 118,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth On Inner Edge, Closev To Showing Cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth On Inner Edge, Close To Showing Cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 106,885 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 95,993 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear unable to fully test adult belt

Slight oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2021 95,958 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Child seat fitted to nearside rear unable to fully test adult belt

Slight oil leak

Pass 22 May 2020 94,539 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 90,525 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 78,331 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 62,941 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 58,726 miles

rear number plate faded

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust bracket getting rusty

Pass 7 May 2015 56,755 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges and both have screws and cuts in tread

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear number plate fading

Pass 8 May 2014 53,514 miles

Oil leak around oil filter area

Pass 8 May 2013 49,846 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2012 47,344 miles

Nearside headlamp glass cracked

Offside rear brake has slight judder

Pass 4 May 2011 44,048 miles

advise n/s front head light glass condition

Pass 11 May 2010 40,359 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 35,279 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 35,279 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

advise o/s front tyre worn edges

Pass 22 May 2008 30,825 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 25,128 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 20,412 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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EJ52 OLN is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EJ52 OLN, 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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EJ52 OLN is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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