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OU52 MWF

2002 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

135,702 mi
Last recorded135,702 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU52 MWF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 135,702 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 134,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 132,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 May 2024 132,985 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 May 2023 131,264 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 129,539 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 127,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play RACK END (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 127,237 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play RACK END (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 123,423 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2018 121,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2017 119,980 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 117,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 11 May 2015 115,427 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 May 2015 115,427 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 113,021 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2014 113,021 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 107,121 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished and wearing on inside edges

Fail 2 May 2013 107,121 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres slightly perished and wearing on inside edges

Pass 11 May 2012 99,227 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 99,227 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 88,859 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 88,843 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 80,818 miles

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 71,301 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 57,488 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 43,456 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 34,252 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 MWF is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 MWF, 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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OU52 MWF is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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