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FL52 BVG

2002 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,626 mi
Last recorded114,626 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 BVG
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 114,626 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres feathered inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Slight corrosion on suspension and brake components

Pass 6 Jun 2018 114,294 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 110,122 miles

o/s/front tyre bald edge

rear tyres slightly perished

o/s/front brake dust cover missing

n/s/front brake dust cover corroded

n/s/front slight play steering arm

n/s/front tyre bald edges

n/s/front tyre slightly perished

Fail 18 Aug 2014 110,115 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/front brake dust cover corroded

n/s/front slight play steering arm

n/s/front tyre bald edges

n/s/front tyre slightly perished

o/s/front brake dust cover missing

o/s/front tyre bald edge

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 28 Oct 2013 106,262 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust middle(pipe & box) are corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2012 101,705 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust middle box and pipe are corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2011 90,174 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 75,137 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 58,936 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 50,159 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 50,159 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2007 42,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 16 Oct 2007 42,765 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 18 Oct 2006 34,994 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2006 34,994 miles

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

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

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

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

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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FL52 BVG is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FL52 BVG, 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 FL52 BVG registered?

FL52 BVG is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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