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GY52 VXC

2002 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

145,657 mi
Last recorded145,657 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 VXC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 145,657 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 145,657 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 145,573 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 134,526 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 134,526 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 129,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 122,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 122,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 113,199 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 113,199 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 107,047 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

main beam switch has a fault

offside front lower wishbone bushes detriorating

slight oil leak from power steering pump spindle

steering rack has had a repair but is still servicable

Fail 28 Feb 2012 101,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 101,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 93,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside mirror damaged not seriously affecting veiw to rear

Fail 26 Jan 2010 86,735 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 86,735 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 78,429 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 72,002 miles

advise front number plate craked

Fail 8 Oct 2007 72,002 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 63,364 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 52,682 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
Full Volvo C70 reliability report

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GY52 VXC is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GY52 VXC, 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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GY52 VXC is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 9 October 2002.

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