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GF52 LLA

2002 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,280 mi
Last recorded151,280 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 LLA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 151,280 miles

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

o/s & n/s rear chassis corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2024 150,731 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 150,720 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

engine management light on pre 2003

engine missfire

Pass 10 Oct 2023 150,062 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 150,049 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 148,524 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 146,670 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 145,333 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 143,213 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 140,618 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyre treads slightly perished 225/50 16

Pass 18 Oct 2017 137,504 miles

Fuel tank filler bracket corroded

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Signs of a oil leak from turbo area

Pass 20 Oct 2016 133,134 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge 225/50 16

upper engine stabiliser bush deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2015 128,578 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 128,521 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

center exhaust mount broken

Pass 24 Oct 2014 121,480 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 121,479 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 112,817 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 104,469 miles

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

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

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

fuel filter corroded

rear exhaust bracket corroded and poor condition

Fail 8 Oct 2012 104,469 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel filter corroded

rear exhaust bracket corroded and poor condition

Pass 18 Oct 2011 92,570 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 92,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2010 79,170 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 70,355 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 57,396 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 47,391 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 41,076 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 41,076 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 35,037 miles

crack in swept area of windscreen

osf tyre worn on inner edge

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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GF52 LLA is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GF52 LLA, 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 GF52 LLA registered?

GF52 LLA is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 14 October 2002.

Is GF52 LLA safe to buy?

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