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GN52 MLE

2002 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

99,018 mi
Last recorded99,018 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 MLE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 99,018 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 84,392 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 84,364 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 79,184 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 21 Apr 2022 79,181 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 May 2021 79,026 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 79,026 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 78,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 78,074 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 77,945 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 68,704 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 62,248 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 62,248 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 61,801 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 59,777 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 56,964 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 56,964 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 55,864 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 53,843 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 51,698 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 49,989 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 46,839 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 44,377 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 40,371 miles

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)

Fail 6 Oct 2006 34,450 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 34,450 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 31,038 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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GN52 MLE is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 GN52 MLE, 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 GN52 MLE registered?

GN52 MLE is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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