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OU52 NBL

2002 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,598 mi
Last recorded130,598 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU52 NBL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 130,598 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 117,952 miles

front tyres wearing inner edge

offside front inner steering arm has play

rear tyre balding inner edge

rear tyres out of shape

Fail 24 Jun 2015 117,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing inner edge

offside front inner steering arm has play

rear tyre balding inner edge

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 5 Mar 2014 106,981 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 8 Mar 2013 91,464 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slightly low effort on offside handbrake

Pass 18 Feb 2012 80,694 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 75,222 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 68,785 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 56,115 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 56,115 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 May 2007 43,773 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 May 2007 43,773 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 32,469 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 32,495 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 31,571 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 31,508 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 31,505 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 NBL is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NBL, 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 NBL registered?

OU52 NBL is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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