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GV52 AVT

2002 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,514 mi
Last recorded40,514 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 AVT
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 40,514 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 37,155 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 31,856 miles

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

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

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

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

rops light on dash.

Pass 5 Sep 2022 31,662 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 30,600 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front inner wing under battery badly corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2021 30,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front inner wing under battery badly corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2020 30,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

service warning displayed

Pass 5 Aug 2019 29,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 28,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

roll over protection system warning staying on

service warning displayed

Fail 29 Aug 2018 28,945 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

roll over protection system warning staying on

service warning displayed

Pass 8 Aug 2017 28,402 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 28,395 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 27,729 miles

water leak

Pass 18 Jul 2014 27,151 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 26,321 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres have radial cracks in outside edge of tread

Fail 2 Aug 2013 26,321 miles

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

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

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres have radial cracks in outside edge of tread

Pass 26 Jul 2012 25,584 miles

cracking to outer tyre walls front and rear may need replacement in near future.

Pass 28 Oct 2011 24,781 miles

advise minmal cracking to outer tyre wall o/s and n/s front may need replacement in near future.

Pass 5 Aug 2010 22,229 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 18,187 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 18,187 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 May 2008 16,314 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 15,196 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 13,748 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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GV52 AVT is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GV52 AVT, 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 GV52 AVT registered?

GV52 AVT is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 October 2002.

Is GV52 AVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV52 AVT shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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