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FG52 EHB

2002 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

82,148 mi
Last recorded82,148 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 EHB
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 82,148 miles

corrosion to brake discs

front sub frame damaged/bent

some separating to front wishbone inner bushes

wear to rear sub frame bushes

Pass 29 Oct 2015 78,604 miles

Offside Rear subframe bush starting to perish

both front wishbones all bushes starting to deteriorate

front brake backplates corroded

front subframe distorted at front

offside lower engine support starting to seperate

slight offside steering rack/rod play

some corrosion front discs

some corrosion to floorpans

Pass 17 Oct 2014 73,906 miles

both headlamp beam patterns very weak - recommend replace

front subframe damaged/bent

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly outer edge

o/s headlamp chipped

o/s/f lower engine support mount separating

o/s/r indicator fading

rear brake pad retaining pins corroded

separating to front wishbone bushes

some front brake judder

some o/s/f steering rack/rod play

Fail 17 Oct 2014 73,906 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both headlamp beam patterns very weak - recommend replace

front subframe damaged/bent

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly outer edge

o/s headlamp chipped

o/s/f lower engine support mount separating

o/s/r indicator fading

rear brake pad retaining pins corroded

separating to front wishbone bushes

some front brake judder

some o/s/f steering rack/rod play

Pass 26 Nov 2013 69,549 miles

front subframe dented/damaged

headlamp beam patterns weak

o/s/f headlamp chipped

rear brake discs corroded + some judder

slight o/s rack/rod play

slight separating to front wishbones inner bushes

Pass 5 Dec 2012 65,095 miles

both front wishbones bushes starting to seperate

corrosion and some judder to rear discs

offside lower engine support seperating

rear engine mount tearing

Pass 2 Dec 2011 59,763 miles

both front wishbones bushes seperating

corrosion to rear discs

front subframe dented

offside engine support seperating

offside headlamp chipped

offside rear indicator fading

some judder to rear footbrakes

Pass 7 Dec 2010 53,674 miles

front sub frame damaged

o/s headlight chipped

rear exhaust hanger corroded/getting thin

slight o/s steering rak play

some corrosion to brake discs

washer frozen

Pass 3 Dec 2009 48,119 miles

both front tyres at 2mm tread

corrosion lips to front + rear brake discs

headlight beam patterns weakening

o/s/f headlight glass chipped

slight o/s/f steering rod play

Pass 8 Dec 2008 44,147 miles

front sub frame dented/damaged

front tyre depths = 2 - 2.5 mm

o/s headlight chipped

o/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly inner edge

some corrosion to brake discs

very slight play n/s/f drop link

Pass 26 Nov 2007 37,650 miles

front subframe bent/damaged

front wishbone bushes separating v.slightly

v.slight play n/s/f drop link rod

Pass 16 Nov 2006 29,987 miles

front sub frame bent

Pass 28 Nov 2005 21,203 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight rear brake imbalance

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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FG52 EHB is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FG52 EHB, 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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FG52 EHB is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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