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GK52 BDF

2002 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,757 mi
Last recorded86,757 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 BDF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 86,757 miles

Both front flexy brake hoses perished

Fail 1 Aug 2019 86,756 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both front flexy brake hoses perished

Both front top strut mounts noisey (creaking)

Pass 18 Aug 2018 82,963 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 82,868 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 82,868 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 82,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 81,581 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 80,930 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 80,930 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 79,229 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 78,186 miles

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

slight play in steering rack on n/s

Fail 4 Jan 2012 69,837 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres are slightly out of shape on inners

n/s/f lower ball joint dust boot is starting to crack

Pass 4 Jan 2012 69,837 miles

both rear tyres are slightly out of shape on inners

n/s/f lower ball joint dust boot is starting to crack

Fail 23 Dec 2010 62,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

unable to clearly view rear brake pads

Pass 23 Dec 2010 62,792 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

unable to clearly view rear brake pads

Pass 4 Jan 2010 57,596 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 52,308 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 48,256 miles

rear brake discs starting to corrod/pitt on edges

Pass 3 Jan 2007 44,494 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 39,359 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 39,359 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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GK52 BDF is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GK52 BDF, 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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GK52 BDF is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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