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ES52 JGS

2002 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

10,509 mi
Last recorded10,509 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationES52 JGS
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 10,509 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 10,281 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 10,281 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 9,317 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 9,241 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 9,222 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 9,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 9,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 9,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 9,085 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 9,043 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 9,012 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 8,950 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 8,604 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 8,390 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 8,390 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 8,120 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 7,892 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 7,446 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 6,896 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 6,427 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 5,687 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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ES52 JGS is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ES52 JGS, 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 ES52 JGS registered?

ES52 JGS is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 4 September 2002.

Is ES52 JGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for ES52 JGS shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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