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LS52 FMJ

2002 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,294 mi
Last recorded146,294 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 FMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 146,294 miles

oil leak from engine area

slight play in rack ends

slight wear in front and rear suspension bushes

Fail 14 Apr 2015 146,294 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

oil leak from engine area

slight play in rack ends

slight wear in front and rear suspension bushes

Pass 3 Apr 2014 140,012 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 134,558 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s/f & n/s/f steering

Pass 19 Apr 2013 134,558 miles

slight play in o/s/f & n/s/f steering

Pass 3 Apr 2012 129,164 miles

offside front headlamp cracked

Pass 17 Feb 2011 122,757 miles

n/s/f wishbone bushes splitting

slight play in steering system

Pass 8 Feb 2010 112,071 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 112,071 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 99,654 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 99,654 miles

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

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

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

slight play in front steering & suspension

Pass 14 Jan 2008 90,944 miles

corossion on front discs

rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 14 Jan 2008 90,944 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

corossion on front discs

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Jan 2007 83,000 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 82,599 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 82,599 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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LS52 FMJ is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LS52 FMJ, 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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LS52 FMJ is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 5 November 2002.

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