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RE52 HCL

2002 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

153,390 mi
Last recorded153,390 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 HCL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 153,390 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

fuel cap seal perrishing

Pass 11 Nov 2021 151,800 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on limit (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 150,551 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside rear tyre 1mm on inner edge

Slight play in nearside steering rack support bracket.

Pass 11 Nov 2019 149,235 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside rear tyre 1.6mm on inner edge

Steering lock missing (7.3 (a))

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 29 Oct 2018 147,582 miles

o/s/r tyre worn to the limit on inner edge

Fail 29 Oct 2018 147,582 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

o/s/r tyre worn to the limit on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2017 144,035 miles

Offside headlight lense cracked

Fail 26 Oct 2017 144,035 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside headlight lense cracked

Pass 20 Oct 2016 135,057 miles

rear tyres worn close on inner edges

Pass 29 Oct 2015 125,987 miles

o/s headlight cracked not affecting pattern

o/s wiper rubber split still clearing screen

Pass 30 Oct 2014 117,855 miles

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

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

front and rear brake pads worn low 2-3000 miles left approx

o/s headlight cracked not affecting pattern

Fail 24 Oct 2013 109,533 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 109,533 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 100,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

n/s/f tyre damaged on the outer side wall no coards showing

Pass 20 Oct 2011 93,109 miles

Nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall not deep enough to reach cords.

Fail 20 Oct 2011 93,109 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall not deep enough to reach cords.

Pass 17 Nov 2010 87,093 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 87,071 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 77,297 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 77,297 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 68,240 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 68,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 59,150 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 59,150 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 47,150 miles

Rear number plate slight water damage

Pass 10 Nov 2005 36,589 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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RE52 HCL is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RE52 HCL, 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 RE52 HCL registered?

RE52 HCL is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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