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PG52 AZW

2002 Volvo C70

Turquoise Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

180,066 mi
Last recorded180,066 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG52 AZW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 180,066 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2021 179,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 169,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged x2 near rear axle (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 159,489 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 154,554 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 134,634 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 112,685 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 93,695 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 91,795 miles

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

offside front brake back plate missing

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 8 Apr 2013 91,773 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

offside front brake back plate missing

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 4 May 2012 89,922 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 89,922 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 89,632 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/rear tyre splitting inner edge

rear brake discs are corroded and worn

Pass 13 Apr 2012 89,632 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/rear tyre splitting inner edge

rear brake discs are corroded and worn

Pass 7 Apr 2011 79,317 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake diacs corroded inner edges

Pass 10 Apr 2010 67,932 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 67,932 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 65,996 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 65,996 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

battery flat during test

rear brake pad material wearing low

Pass 22 May 2008 62,100 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 58,743 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 58,743 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 49,524 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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PG52 AZW is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Turquoise with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PG52 AZW, 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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PG52 AZW is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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