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ST52 MJK

2002 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,049 mi
Last recorded94,049 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 MJK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 94,049 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 94,047 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 87,377 miles

battery insecure but not likely to tip over

oil leak from rear of engine

positive battery terminal lead very hot

Fail 28 May 2015 87,077 miles

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

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

battery insecure but not likely to tip over

oil leak from rear of engine

positive battery terminal lead very hot

Pass 2 Jun 2014 82,410 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 82,408 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

OSR brake pad shim slipped onto hub

Pass 17 Jun 2013 79,841 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Fail 17 Jun 2013 79,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 20 Jun 2012 74,868 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 74,868 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 69,037 miles

Corrosion and pitting to rear disc's

Damage to front bumber under side

Damp around both front struts

Pitting to front brake disc's

Rear disc's pads getting low

Pass 25 Aug 2010 64,566 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play from inside near side front inner rack.

Pass 12 Aug 2009 58,201 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 52,409 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 52,409 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 46,576 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 41,071 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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ST52 MJK is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Blue 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 ST52 MJK, 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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ST52 MJK is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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