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GV52 AWF

2002 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,161 mi
Last recorded72,161 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 AWF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 72,161 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 72,082 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 65,287 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2012 65,247 miles

Nearside Steering rack repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2011 59,616 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 52,213 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 46,991 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 37,202 miles

Nearside rear inner side lamp is not working

Offside rear tyre wearing smooth on inner tread band. ( Very near tread wear limits )

Pass 24 Oct 2007 28,521 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Oct 2007 28,521 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 21,714 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 15,421 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 15,421 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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GV52 AWF is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GV52 AWF, 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 AWF registered?

GV52 AWF is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 26 October 2002.

Is GV52 AWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV52 AWF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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