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GV52 MZJ

2002 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,909 mi
Last recorded70,909 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 MZJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 70,909 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 70,559 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 70,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 70,362 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 70,362 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 67,366 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 65,093 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 65,093 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2021 59,571 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 59,571 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 58,295 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 57,036 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 57,036 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 52,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Internal reflective chrome corroding (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 50,989 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre right on edge of tread ()

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 50,989 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre right on edge of tread ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 47,094 miles

Offside Front drumstick

Pass 8 Nov 2014 41,155 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 38,040 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 33,135 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Unable to fully inspect both rear seat belts due to cover fitted over top of seat

Unable to fully inspect rear seat security due to cover fitted over top of rear seats

Fail 17 Nov 2012 33,134 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Unable to fully inspect both rear seat belts due to cover fitted over top of seat

Unable to fully inspect rear seat security due to cover fitted over top of rear seats

Pass 19 Nov 2011 29,437 miles

front no plate loose

Pass 20 Nov 2010 26,010 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 22,294 miles

both rear brake calipers corroded

both rear tyres perished

front brake discs worn and lipped

o/s/r brake disc heavily corroded

rear number plate de-laminated

Pass 21 Nov 2008 20,187 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 20,187 miles

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

offside front tyre worn down to min tread depth

Pass 21 Nov 2007 17,562 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)

offside rear brake disc corroded on outer face

Fail 21 Nov 2007 17,562 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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)

offside rear brake disc corroded on outer face

Pass 21 Nov 2006 14,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 12,287 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all brake flexi hoses covered in under sill

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 MZJ is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MZJ, 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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GV52 MZJ is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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