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VX52 XSA

2002 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,009 mi
Last recorded111,009 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 XSA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 111,009 miles

both front bottom arms front inner bushes starting to pull away

exhaust system rusty

front brake discs back plates rusty

front brake discs rusty

front shock casings rusty

o/s/f tyre has a mark in the side wall

rear springs rusty

spare wheel fitted to rear of vehicle

Fail 19 Oct 2015 111,005 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front bottom arms front inner bushes starting to pull away

exhaust system rusty

front brake discs back plates rusty

front brake discs rusty

front shock casings rusty

o/s/f tyre has a mark in the side wall

rear springs rusty

spare wheel fitted to rear of vehicle

Pass 14 Oct 2014 109,118 miles

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

both front brake back plates rusty

both rear main suspension bushes starting to pull away

both steering rack side tubes slight movement

chip in screen

exhaust system rusty

front springs rusty

rear springs rusty

Pass 14 Oct 2013 106,720 miles

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

both steering rack side tubes slight tubes

exhaust system rusty

front springs rusty

main rear suspension bushes stsrting to pull away

rear brake discs rusty

rear brake pads getting low

rear springs rusty

Pass 18 Oct 2012 101,384 miles

slight freeplay in rack

centre / rear exhaust rusty

o/s/f bottom arm inner bushes slight movement

Pass 17 Oct 2011 95,167 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 89,274 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 89,274 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 83,735 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 83,717 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 14 Oct 2008 77,130 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 71,401 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 71,401 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 65,604 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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VX52 XSA is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VX52 XSA, 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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VX52 XSA is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 14 September 2002.

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