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OU52 MXM

2002 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,045 mi
Last recorded74,045 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU52 MXM
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 74,045 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 64,504 miles

exhaust rear tail pipe mounting broken away

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front discs slightly worn and pitted

nearside rear tyre has cracks in tread pattern

slight dampness around steering rack housing

Fail 11 Jul 2011 64,501 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

exhaust rear tail pipe mounting broken away

front discs slightly worn and pitted

nearside headlamp no clear beam angle

nearside rear tyre has cracks in tread pattern

rear no plate adrift

slight dampness around steering rack housing

strong advisory nearside front tyre on limit now

Pass 21 Jul 2010 55,735 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 55,732 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 49,161 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 47,509 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 45,052 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 37,263 miles

wear to both front tyres

Pass 20 Sep 2005 27,897 miles

both rear tyres worn on eges

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 MXM is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MXM, 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 MXM registered?

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

Is OU52 MXM safe to buy?

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