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PJ52 ZJO

2002 Volvo C70

Turquoise Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,289 mi
Last recorded111,289 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 ZJO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 111,289 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Dec 2016 111,289 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Dec 2015 103,613 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear position lamp 1 of 2 not working

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 5 Mar 2015 96,945 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 96,944 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 93,508 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust tail pipe bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Fail 5 Feb 2014 88,438 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both n/s tyres low on edges

very slight play on both front drop links

Pass 8 Feb 2013 82,428 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 76,504 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 69,675 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 69,675 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 61,401 miles

slight play in off side front steering arm

Pass 14 Feb 2009 53,605 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 42,785 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2008 42,785 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 21,372 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 14,934 miles

Near side front tyre cut on outer wall.

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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PJ52 ZJO is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Turquoise with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PJ52 ZJO, 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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PJ52 ZJO is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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