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KF52 VSZ

2002 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,746 mi
Last recorded74,746 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF52 VSZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 74,746 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 74,740 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 70,753 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 66,481 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 61,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 17 Sep 2013 55,567 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s mirror glass missing

slight play in n/s steering rack mounting

Fail 16 Sep 2013 55,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s mirror glass missing

slight play in n/s steering rack mounting

Pass 8 May 2012 48,982 miles

nearside wing mirror glass incomplete

Pass 21 Mar 2011 42,869 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 42,869 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 34,826 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 34,826 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 29,133 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 27 Sep 2007 24,472 miles

both front steering arms have slight play in there relative fixings

Pass 5 Sep 2006 20,128 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2006 20,128 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 17,141 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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KF52 VSZ is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KF52 VSZ, 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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KF52 VSZ is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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