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VN52 MDF

2002 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,601 mi
Last recorded93,601 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 MDF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 93,601 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 93,593 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 May 2017 93,569 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 91,709 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 91,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 82,725 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 79,746 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 78,159 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 78,159 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 76,434 miles

front pads getting low o/s/r brakedisc getting low

Pass 23 Jul 2011 75,850 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 74,956 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 70,345 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 61,882 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 57,442 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 57,442 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 41,265 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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VN52 MDF is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 VN52 MDF, 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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VN52 MDF is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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