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MV52 EBP

2002 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

163,902 mi
Last recorded163,902 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV52 EBP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 163,902 miles

Front Oil and coolant leak.

Nearside Front Inner Tyre sidewall has a very dark runflat ring.

Nearside Front Scratches to windscreen.

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber top mount noisy when operated.

Rear STRONG ADVISE: Both tyres are very perished, recommend replacement.

Fail 30 Nov 2017 163,902 miles

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

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

Front Oil and coolant leak.

Nearside Front Inner Tyre sidewall has a very dark runflat ring.

Nearside Front Scratches to windscreen.

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber top mount noisy when operated.

Rear STRONG ADVISE: Both tyres are very perished, recommend replacement.

Pass 25 Nov 2016 162,279 miles

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

Rear Unknown condition of rear brake flexible hoses as they are covered with something.

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 162,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Unknown condition of rear brake flexible hoses as they are covered with something.

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 161,049 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 155,838 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f inner wheel rim damaged

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

o/s outer sill damaged

Fail 5 Aug 2014 155,832 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f inner wheel rim damaged

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

o/s outer sill damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2013 146,404 miles

mil light on dash

some scratches on windscreen

Fail 25 Feb 2013 146,396 miles

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

mil light on dash

some scratches on windscreen

Pass 15 Feb 2012 137,513 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust tail pipe fixing broken

off side outer sill damaged

windscreen passanger badly scratched

Fail 15 Feb 2012 137,513 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust tail pipe fixing broken

off side outer sill damaged

windscreen passanger badly scratched

Pass 16 Feb 2011 129,480 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

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

exhaust tail pipe surport fixing broken

front brake discs worn/lipped

front windscreen paqssanger side scratch

nearside front tyre outer side wall cut in tyre

off side outer sill damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2010 121,165 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear light one of two bulbs working

off side front tyre cuts in side wall inner edge

Fail 13 Feb 2010 121,165 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

nearside rear light one of two bulbs working

off side front tyre cuts in side wall inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2009 112,807 miles

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

O/SIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS LOOSE

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 112,803 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2009 112,733 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

engine light on

o/s sill damage

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear exhaust supported by metal tie

slight play in steering rack

some tyre low on tread

Fail 8 Dec 2008 111,457 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 101,525 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 81,338 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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MV52 EBP is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 MV52 EBP, 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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MV52 EBP is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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