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RJ52 WOU

2002 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,637 mi
Last recorded140,637 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 WOU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 140,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jul 2013 140,637 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jul 2013 140,622 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 May 2012 134,817 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 124,571 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracks to tread area

Pass 21 Jan 2010 116,532 miles

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

off side rear tyre has uneven wear on inner edge

Fail 18 Jan 2010 116,453 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

off side rear tyre has uneven wear on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2009 108,138 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

car fitted with lowered springs

Pass 2 Nov 2007 94,696 miles

slight play in outer rack joints o/s and n/s

Fail 31 Oct 2007 94,696 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in outer rack joints o/s and n/s

Pass 3 Nov 2006 80,510 miles

movement in off side front seat back

near side centre jack point damaged

slight play in off side power steering rack

Fail 3 Nov 2006 80,508 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

movement in off side front seat back

near side centre jack point damaged

slight play in off side power steering rack joint

Pass 13 Oct 2005 59,810 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 59,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 WOU is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WOU, 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 WOU is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 16 November 2002.

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