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GD52 RCF

2002 Volvo C70

Turquoise Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

149,033 mi
Last recorded149,033 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD52 RCF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 149,033 miles

Both rear coil springs corroding

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 149,031 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Coil springs corroding

Pass 23 Aug 2016 145,814 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Upper Engine mount rubber bush deteriorated

Fail 23 Aug 2016 145,814 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Engine mount rubber bush deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2015 138,445 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 138,445 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 132,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front wishbones corroded

front pads low

nsf tyre low

offside front tyre low

pas reservoir damp

rear brake discs corroded

roofing not shutting properley /but secure

Fail 3 Mar 2014 132,059 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front wishbones corroded

front pads low

nsf tyre low

offside front tyre low

pas reservoir damp

rear brake discs corroded

roofing not shutting properley /but secure

Pass 18 Oct 2012 124,218 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 124,218 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 111,156 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)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 91,581 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 91,581 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 76,048 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 76,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 49,256 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 35,355 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 23,139 miles

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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GD52 RCF is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Turquoise with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GD52 RCF, 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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GD52 RCF is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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