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GJ52 RYM

2002 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

76,770 mi
Last recorded76,770 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 RYM
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 76,770 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 May 2022 75,111 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 73,318 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 71,959 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front tyres slightly perished

Pass 12 May 2017 70,532 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 May 2016 68,013 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 65,476 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 61,307 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 61,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 May 2013 59,110 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 56,215 miles
Pass 5 May 2011
Pass 5 May 2010 50,479 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 46,122 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 39,837 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

recommend changing front and rear brake discs at pad changes

slight residue of oil around power steering pipe to reservoir

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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GJ52 RYM 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 93.3%.

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 GJ52 RYM, 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 GJ52 RYM registered?

GJ52 RYM is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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