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SV52 LNZ

2002 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

127,123 mi
Last recorded127,123 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 LNZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 127,123 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 125,769 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 119,246 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 115,629 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 112,047 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2019 102,180 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 97,520 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 94,047 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 90,192 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 86,346 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 81,169 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 81,169 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 76,001 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 71,228 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 67,415 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 64,449 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 60,449 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 55,085 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 46,895 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 40,753 miles

very slight play at both front wheels

Pass 29 Sep 2005 35,971 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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SV52 LNZ is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SV52 LNZ, 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 SV52 LNZ registered?

SV52 LNZ is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is SV52 LNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV52 LNZ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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