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LF52 BUH

2002 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

63,626 mi
Last recorded63,626 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 BUH
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 63,626 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 63,626 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 62,084 miles

exhaust is rusty

Pass 22 Sep 2023 60,361 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack on treads

Wear noted on both front brake discs

Pass 28 Sep 2022 59,380 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 57,812 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 55,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 54,875 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 53,161 miles

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

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

exhaust is rusty

Pass 23 Sep 2017 51,835 miles

Both headlamp reflectors are dull.

Both of the rear tyres are quite badly perished in the tread.

The fuel cap seal is perished.

The rear exhaust mounting is heavily corroded.

Wear noted on the front brake discs. the front brake pads are aprox 50% worn.

Pass 5 Sep 2016 50,916 miles

both headlight patterns poor

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust system rusty

front wipers poor

Pass 3 Oct 2015 49,798 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 49,798 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 48,363 miles

Both front suspesion legs have slight play

n/s/r outer side light is not working

Fail 19 Sep 2013 47,038 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 47,038 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 44,804 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 41,638 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 41,638 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 39,839 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 39,836 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 36,890 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 35,832 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 34,644 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 33,570 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 27,998 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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LF52 BUH is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LF52 BUH, 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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LF52 BUH is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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