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FL52 FFB

2002 Volvo C70

Gold Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

59,648 mi
Last recorded59,648 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 FFB
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 59,648 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

o/s/r tyre has cracks too side wall (no cords showing)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 57,896 miles

O/Side door check strap insecure

Offside Front 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 25 Sep 2015 57,896 miles

O/Side door check strap insecure

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 54,071 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

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

Fail 13 May 2014 54,071 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 49,796 miles

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

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

engine idle uneven

Fail 2 Apr 2013 49,796 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine idle uneven

Fail 30 Mar 2012 45,293 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Poor engine idle (hunting)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 45,293 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Poor engine idle (hunting)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 39,432 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 39,432 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/Side front wiper torn

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 32,482 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/side front tyre side wall damaged & close to legal limit

Pass 2 Oct 2009 32,482 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/side front tyre side wall damaged & close to legal limit

Fail 1 Oct 2009 32,464 miles

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

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

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

2x nails in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake discs worn & lipped

outer side wall cut / damaged on nearside front tyre , NO structure visible

Pass 30 Sep 2008 26,855 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 26,855 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 22,435 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 19,752 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 15,798 miles

both rear tyres are worn down to aprox 2.5mm

nail in rear nearside tyre

rear nearside road wheeel is slightly distorted

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 FFB is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Gold with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 FL52 FFB, 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 FFB registered?

FL52 FFB is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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