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HY52 OOU

2002 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

206,331 mi
Last recorded206,331 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY52 OOU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 206,331 miles

Nearside Front outer to inner sill very slightly distorted

Fail 13 Jul 2019 206,331 miles

Nearside Front outer to inner sill very slightly distorted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2018 197,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Jul 2018 197,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 192,204 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 192,185 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 185,156 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 176,136 miles

Corrosion to all coil springs

Rear suspension bushes are age cracking

Pass 19 Jun 2014 164,587 miles

front and rear coil springs corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 10 Jun 2014 164,587 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front and rear coil springs corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 8 Jul 2013 152,215 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 152,010 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 138,954 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 127,249 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 25 Jun 2010 116,331 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 102,440 miles

front and rear reg.plate condition poor

windscreen chipped

Pass 18 Jun 2008 89,547 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 89,540 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 77,293 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 61,351 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 OOU is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HY52 OOU, 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 OOU is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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