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VE52 FJP

2002 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

79,410 mi
Last recorded79,410 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 FJP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 79,410 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 77,058 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 77,058 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 76,405 miles

nsf tyre side wall cracking

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2015 76,405 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

near side front tyre outer side wall cracking /perished

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2014 75,693 miles

nsf tyre cracks in tread

nsr tyre cracks in tread

Fail 21 Jan 2014 75,693 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nsf tyre cracks in tread

nsr tyre cracks in tread

Pass 20 Feb 2013 74,360 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 74,360 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 72,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 68,280 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 68,280 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 61,609 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 61,606 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f tyre wall damage

Pass 2 Feb 2009 57,221 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 51,179 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Sep 2007 51,177 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 46,452 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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VE52 FJP is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VE52 FJP, 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 VE52 FJP registered?

VE52 FJP is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 24 December 2002.

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