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KN52 BPE

2002 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,845 mi
Last recorded121,845 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 BPE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 121,845 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 121,843 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 117,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside slight play in steering rack

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 117,909 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside slight play in steering rack

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 113,854 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 101,340 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 93,374 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 93,374 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 89,490 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 89,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 86,254 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 86,254 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 Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 81,303 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 76,101 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 70,906 miles

Condensation in n/s rear lamp.

Cut in n/s front and n/s rear tyre side walls.

Front brake discs worn and will require repalcement when pads are next changed.

N/S front foglamp lens missing and not working.

N/S rear wheel rim and both front wheel rims have slight damage to the inner bead/rim

O/S front foglamp lens cracked.

Slight play in both ends of steering rack.

Pass 9 Nov 2009 64,409 miles

Both rear tyres are wewaring slightly more on the inner edges.

N/S front foglamp not working.

N/S rear wheel has damage to inner rim.

O/S front wheel has damage to inner rim.

Slight play in both steering rack track rods.

Small chips in windscreen.

Very, very slight play in n/s front anti-roll bar drop link.

Pass 17 Nov 2008 58,259 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 54,580 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 54,580 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 41,866 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 28,076 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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KN52 BPE is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KN52 BPE, 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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KN52 BPE is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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