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RJ52 SXT

2002 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,198 mi
Last recorded134,198 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 SXT
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 134,198 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 134,182 miles

Offside Front seat not allowing access to rear seat

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 134,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat not allowing access to rear seat

Offside Front wiper arm bent

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 134,133 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 134,114 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 134,109 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 May 2017 130,979 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 May 2017 130,971 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brakes in poor condition

Pass 14 Apr 2016 127,225 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 20 Apr 2015 119,341 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all four tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Oct 2013 109,018 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 101,684 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust tail pipe breaking away from mounting.

Pass 3 Nov 2011 95,790 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust tail pipe mounting corroded.

headlamp wipers split.

noise from n/s/f when slow manovering is possible strut top bearing,further investigation required.

Fail 2 Nov 2011 95,790 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust tail pipe mounting corroded.

headlamp wipers split.

noise from n/s/f when slow manovering is possible strut top bearing,further investigation required.

Pass 1 Nov 2010 88,556 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rear mounting is quite corroded.

Fail 27 Oct 2009 82,061 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

check rear brake pad thickness wheels off.

exhaust system deteriorating.

rear no plate deteriorating.

Pass 27 Oct 2009 82,061 miles

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

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

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)

check rear brake pad thickness wheels off.

exhaust system deteriorating.

rear no plate deteriorating.

Pass 20 Oct 2008 74,047 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 74,047 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 61,412 miles

o/s/f sidelamp damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2006 48,797 miles

O/s/f indicator lense holed.

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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RJ52 SXT is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RJ52 SXT, 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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RJ52 SXT is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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