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EO52 YZZ

2002 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,514 mi
Last recorded114,514 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 YZZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 114,514 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 113,708 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded, lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs badly corroded, lipped and worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Some play in n/s/f inner steering rack joints.

Welding repair to o/s/r inner wheel rim.

Fail 15 Feb 2019 113,708 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Does not release under load. (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded, lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs badly corroded, lipped and worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Some play in n/s/f inner steering rack joints.

Welding repair to o/s/r inner wheel rim.

Pass 22 Feb 2018 110,894 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs badly corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front most axle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front most axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs badly corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 110,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Inside tyre marking on outside of tyre (4.1.D.1f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs badly corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front most axle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front most axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs badly corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 105,177 miles

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

all disc worn

both front lower suspesion arm bushes poor need attention soon

osr inner side light not working

play inner rack joints

Fail 7 Feb 2017 105,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

all disc worn

both front lower suspesion arm bushes poor need attention soon

osr inner side light not working

play inner rack joints

Pass 3 Feb 2016 98,263 miles

N/S/R tyre perished, cracked and worn out of shape

O/S/F steering rack gaiter perished and twisted.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limits at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 88,096 miles

Near side front top engine steady bar rubber Bush worn away allowing engine rock.

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 88,093 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Both rear shock absorbers appear totally worn out with little or no damping function left in them. Would urgently advise replacement

Near side front top engine steady bar rubber Bush worn away allowing engine rock.

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 81,154 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 81,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 59,046 miles

Rear silencer hangar corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 59,045 miles

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

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

Rear silencer hangar corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 42,520 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 42,520 miles

Nearside Rear 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 pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 38,113 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 35,112 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 29,800 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 29,799 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 26,865 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 23,968 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
Full Volvo C70 reliability report

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EO52 YZZ is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EO52 YZZ, 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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EO52 YZZ is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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