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SK52 XZR

2002 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,058 mi
Last recorded86,058 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 XZR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 86,058 miles

Rear shock absorbers very soft

Fail 15 Jul 2016 86,058 miles

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

Rear shock absorbers very soft

Pass 22 Jul 2015 78,468 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust tailpipe mount insecure

O/s/r tyre slightly perished in tread (no cords visible at time of test)

O/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2014 67,325 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 67,310 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 55,662 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 55,045 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 48,382 miles

front brake disks slightly corroded

slight bind o/s/f brake

Fail 13 Jul 2012 48,382 miles

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

front brake disks slightly corroded

n/s and o/s steerimg rack has play

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 1 Jul 2011 46,804 miles

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

both front track rods have slight play at rack ends

Fail 30 Jun 2011 46,804 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front track rods have slight play at rack ends

Pass 28 Jun 2010 44,852 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front track rods have play

Fail 26 Jun 2010 44,852 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front track rods have play

Pass 16 Jun 2009 41,896 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 38,262 miles

"Service" light on

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 35,988 miles

Both rear tyres has slight surface cracking to tread

Brake discs slightly pitted

Cut in tread of offside rear tyre not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Slight play in offside front track rod

Pass 6 Jun 2006 31,735 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SK52 XZR is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SK52 XZR, 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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SK52 XZR is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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