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EY52 VBX

2002 Volvo C70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,893 mi
Last recorded146,893 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 VBX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2011 146,893 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2011 146,893 miles

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2009 126,293 miles

front tyres worn on edges.

one twin sidelight bulb out n/s/r.

Fail 30 Sep 2008 112,285 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 112,285 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 93,044 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 30 Jan 2007 76,688 miles

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

advise tracking check, front tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 30 Jan 2007 76,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise tracking check, front tyres worn on inner edges.

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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EY52 VBX is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EY52 VBX, 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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What year was EY52 VBX registered?

EY52 VBX is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is EY52 VBX safe to buy?

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