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HY52 BTE

2002 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,944 mi
Last recorded134,944 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY52 BTE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2022 134,944 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources very dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 131,294 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis leg areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake pedal soft

Fail 30 Sep 2020 131,294 miles

Emissions not tested due to fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis leg areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake pedal soft

Pass 10 May 2019 125,621 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake pedal soft

exhaust system corroded

Fail 9 May 2019 125,621 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake pedal soft

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 May 2018 120,253 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2018 120,253 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 119,821 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak @ engine ()

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 119,671 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear pipe (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

n/s/r tyre walls cut

Pass 27 Feb 2017 116,059 miles

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

Nearside Front back rest not folding down

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

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on the side

Pass 7 Mar 2016 113,465 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules flexi on axle (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 113,449 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules flexi on axle (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 110,827 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 96,522 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 96,471 miles

NSF Tyre has inside and outside wear however still maintaining 3mm tread

OSF Tyre has inside and outside wear however maintaining 3mm tread

Fail 20 Feb 2014 96,469 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

NSF Tyre has inside and outside wear however still maintaining 3mm tread

OSF Tyre has inside and outside wear however maintaining 3mm tread

Pass 16 Mar 2013 92,465 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 86,898 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 82,355 miles

Rear handbrake slightly grabbing on both rear wheels, rear brakes may require attention

Pass 25 Sep 2009 79,628 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 70,826 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 65,407 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 59,057 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 51,956 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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HY52 BTE is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HY52 BTE, 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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HY52 BTE is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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