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HY52 BUF

2002 Volvo C70

Turquoise Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

109,477 mi
Last recorded109,477 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY52 BUF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 109,477 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 109,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 104,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 104,038 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 96,392 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 83,069 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 70,696 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 60,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine oil just on dipstick

n/s/f tyre cracking in sidewall

o/s/f tyre cracking in sidewall

Fail 31 Jul 2014 60,668 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine oil just on dipstick

n/s/f tyre cracking in sidewall

o/s/f tyre cracking in sidewall

Pass 31 Jul 2013 55,332 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyre cut

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

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

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

Strut top mounts noisey

Fail 31 Jul 2013 55,332 miles

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

Both front and nearside rear tyre cut

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

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

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

Strut top mounts noisey

Pass 22 Feb 2012 54,262 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

battery insecure.

both front wiper blades smearing screen slightly.

brake pedal travel long.

offside front headlamp image poor.

offsiode front tyre outer sidewall badly damaged but no cords exposed.

Pass 19 Nov 2010 52,734 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 50,329 miles

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

play in ns rack

Pass 20 Nov 2008 46,058 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 46,008 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 41,700 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

slight movement in both rak arm end joints

Fail 25 Sep 2007 41,700 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

slight movement in both rak arm end joints

Pass 10 Oct 2006 36,226 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 36,226 miles

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

both front tyres close to limit

front pads close to limits

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 BUF is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Turquoise with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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