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FP52 HXL

2002 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,191 mi
Last recorded138,191 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 HXL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 138,191 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 128,387 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 127,900 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 112,788 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 111,358 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear shock absorbers slighty damp

exhaust system corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2013 111,358 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear shock absorbers slighty damp

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2012 106,741 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 95,545 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 87,008 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 74,383 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 74,382 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 64,585 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 56,656 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 46,854 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 35,793 miles

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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FP52 HXL is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FP52 HXL, 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 FP52 HXL registered?

FP52 HXL is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 October 2002.

Is FP52 HXL safe to buy?

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