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MM52 DHX

2002 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

128,057 mi
Last recorded128,057 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM52 DHX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 128,057 miles

oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2015 128,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2014 119,664 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 119,664 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 108,990 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 108,990 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 101,428 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 93,941 miles

airbag light on

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on edges

rear pads wearing thin

slight play offside rack end

Fail 14 Dec 2011 93,941 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

airbag light on

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on edges

rear pads wearing thin

slight play offside rack end

Pass 1 Dec 2010 84,493 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 84,493 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 73,933 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres fouling innerwing guards slightly

Fail 16 Dec 2009 73,933 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres fouling innerwing guards slightly

Pass 16 Dec 2008 65,091 miles

different speed rating tyres fitted on front axle

nearside front tyre slightly fouling inner wing guard

sbs light on

Pass 24 Oct 2007 59,554 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 59,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Steering lock stop damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Front wishbone inner bushes starting to split

N/S/F tyre sidewalls slightly damaged poss been ran flat

Rear tyres cracking & tread lifting

Pass 26 Oct 2006 52,028 miles

Engine/Gearbox noisy

Exhaust possibly blowing from manifold area-unable to check corretcly

N/S jacking point damaged

N/S/F tyre wearing unevenly,getting low & has various cuts in outer sidewall but not down to cords

N/S/F wishbone front bush split but has no excessive play

O/S/F tyre wearing unevenly

O/S/F wishbone front bush starting to split

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 10 Oct 2005 44,980 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 44,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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MM52 DHX is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 MM52 DHX, 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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MM52 DHX is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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