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NJ52 ERK

2002 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,709 mi
Last recorded73,709 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ52 ERK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 73,709 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 73,709 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 67,962 miles

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

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

both near side and off side rear tyre outer side walls showing signs of splitting/cracking . not deemed excessive at test time

Fail 9 Sep 2014 67,960 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

both near side and off side rear tyre outer side walls showing signs of splitting/cracking . not deemed excessive at test time

Pass 1 Nov 2013 67,679 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres outer wall condition (cracking)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 67,679 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres outer wall condition (cracking)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 60,868 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 60,858 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 59,341 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 34,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 47,244 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 38,652 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 30,508 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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NJ52 ERK is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NJ52 ERK, 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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NJ52 ERK is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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