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MJ52 OXH

2002 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

188,893 mi
Last recorded188,893 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 OXH
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 188,893 miles

engine management light on

slight oil leak from steering rack

Fail 20 May 2017 188,823 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (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)

engine management light on

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 21 May 2016 185,641 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 2 May 2015 181,868 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 179,381 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 2 May 2014 179,381 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2014 177,801 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 167,565 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 150,842 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 137,388 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 137,380 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 125,575 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 118,510 miles

Refer to previous advisory (test 360324277015)

Fail 15 Mar 2007 118,054 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 100,214 miles

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

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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MJ52 OXH is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MJ52 OXH, 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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MJ52 OXH is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 16 December 2002.

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