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OU52 ECV

2002 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,137 mi
Last recorded104,137 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU52 ECV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2022 104,137 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2014 104,130 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 104,130 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 100,416 miles

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 93,145 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 74,489 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 65,627 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 61,634 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 55,367 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 48,606 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 45,034 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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OU52 ECV is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OU52 ECV, 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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What year was OU52 ECV registered?

OU52 ECV is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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The MOT history for OU52 ECV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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