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HF52 LFV

2002 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

98,140 mi
Last recorded98,140 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 LFV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2022 98,140 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTHSIDE FRONT (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2022 98,140 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn BOTHSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTHSIDE FRONT (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 97,170 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 93,698 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 91,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 88,618 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 88,618 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 81,766 miles

slight play in steering system

Pass 20 Aug 2016 76,328 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 70,510 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

OIL Leak

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 64,324 miles

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

front tyres showing signs of wearing more on edges

offside inner tie rod slight play

Pass 9 Aug 2013 61,574 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 59,627 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 59,627 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 56,576 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 54,856 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 51,594 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 48,219 miles

both rear discs starting to rust on outer edges.

Pass 31 Jul 2007 45,670 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 40,034 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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HF52 LFV is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HF52 LFV, 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 HF52 LFV registered?

HF52 LFV is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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