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RE52 OVK

2002 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

121,002 mi
Last recorded121,002 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 121,002 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 121,000 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 120,594 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 120,586 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 119,286 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 117,666 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 111,781 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 111,781 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 133,784 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 108,719 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 106,558 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 102,886 miles

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

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

slight imbalance on front brakes,o/s lower

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 24 Apr 2012 102,886 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

slight imbalance on front brakes,o/s lower

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 27 Apr 2011 97,209 miles

front brake disc's worn and are lipped

offside rear tyre wearing close to limits

slight play in offside trackrod end

Fail 27 Apr 2011 97,209 miles

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

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

front brake disc's worn and are lipped

offside rear tyre wearing close to limits

slight play in offside trackrod end

Pass 29 Mar 2010 87,511 miles

Engine idle erratic.

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 87,511 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Engine idle erratic.

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 79,914 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing lumpy on inner edge

Fail 27 Apr 2009 79,914 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn badly on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing lumpy on inner edge

Fail 25 Apr 2008 68,710 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 68,710 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 47,251 miles

Both rear tyres worn at inner edges. †O/S/F tyre worn at inner edge. †1 bulb out in O/S/R lamp.

Pass 19 Apr 2006 29,914 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 OVK is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 OVK, 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 OVK registered?

RE52 OVK is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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