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OV52 FGM

2002 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

132,174 mi
Last recorded132,174 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 FGM
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 132,174 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 131,852 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 121,555 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Aug 2017 121,555 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 112,301 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 112,299 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 102,461 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 97,740 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 96,368 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 91,168 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside rear tyre is low on the inner edge and has a screw in it

Offside rear tyre is bald on the inner edge

Power steering pump is noisy

Fail 27 Mar 2013 91,160 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside rear tyre is low on the inner edge and has a screw in it

Offside rear tyre is bald on the inner edge

Power steering pump is noisy

Pass 20 Mar 2012 83,595 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 83,595 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 73,325 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 73,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front discs slightly pitted

Rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 29 Aug 2007 71,048 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2007 71,048 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 63,166 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Some brake imbalance

Pass 2 Feb 2006 51,636 miles

Play in rack. N/S floor damaged.

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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OV52 FGM is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OV52 FGM, 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 OV52 FGM registered?

OV52 FGM is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 16 October 2002.

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