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OU52 NBE

2002 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

57,495 mi
Last recorded57,495 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 57,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 54,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 50,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 49,686 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 48,932 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 47,272 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 46,591 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 45,635 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 44,492 miles

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

headlamp aim just met requirement

Pass 7 Jul 2011 42,903 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 39,702 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 36,674 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 36,674 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 33,918 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 29,475 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 NBE is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 NBE, 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 NBE registered?

OU52 NBE is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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The MOT history for OU52 NBE shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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