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YC52 LFV

2002 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

154,482 mi
Last recorded154,482 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 LFV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 154,482 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strong advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Front bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

O/S/F indicator lense missing

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight knock from steering play both inner rack ends

Pass 28 Jan 2021 154,278 miles

front and rear brake pads low

both sides rear axle front bushes parting and worn

knock from steering and play in o/s steering rack end

n/s front tyre cracking in tread edges and outer sidewall

o/s front indicator lens missing

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2020 154,275 miles

both side rear axle front bushes parting and worn

knock from steering and play in o/s steering rack end

o/s front indicator lens missing

rear exhaust and bracket corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2019 154,265 miles

both sides rear axle front bushes badly parting and worn

hand brake lever travel

knock from o/s front play in o/s rack end also vibration from front when driven

o/s indicator lens missing

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2018 154,024 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear axle front bushes worn

rear exhaust bracket corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2017 153,931 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 152,505 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 150,935 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery slightly insecure

both front tyres lightly catching inner wing covers on lock to lock

both sides front suspension appears to have poor damping and weak coil springs

n/s outer sill coating deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2013 148,548 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 138,424 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Jun 2011 119,237 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 93,077 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 75,764 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 75,764 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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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YC52 LFV is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YC52 LFV, 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 YC52 LFV registered?

YC52 LFV is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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