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RK52 GJX

2002 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,996 mi
Last recorded64,996 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 GJX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 64,996 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 61,115 miles

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Apr 2015 61,111 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pedal soft under load but working within limits on rbt

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2013 55,698 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 49,635 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 49,591 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 44,168 miles

Offside front tyre worn down to 1.6mm reconmend replacing now

Fail 15 Nov 2011 44,168 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn down to 1.6mm reconmend replacing now

Pass 16 Nov 2010 37,460 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 37,458 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 32,082 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 31,451 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 31,451 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 26,455 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 21,354 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 17,159 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 12,764 miles

n/s/f/ tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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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RK52 GJX is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc 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 RK52 GJX, 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 RK52 GJX registered?

RK52 GJX is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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