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YH52 VFC

2002 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,848 mi
Last recorded71,848 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH52 VFC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 71,848 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 71,058 miles

play in o/s/f inner steering joint

Pass 24 Apr 2015 69,383 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 67,357 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 67,357 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 65,057 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 65,049 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 63,076 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 63,007 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Fail 17 May 2011 61,525 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 May 2011 61,525 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 May 2010 59,383 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 55,620 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 46,427 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 38,877 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 29,566 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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YH52 VFC is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YH52 VFC, 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 YH52 VFC registered?

YH52 VFC is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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