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AE02 ZHX

2002 Volvo C70

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,764 mi
Last recorded131,764 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 ZHX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 131,764 miles

Near side head lamp patten hazy

Near side headlamp damaged

Off side head lamp patten hazy

Oil leak

Slight play in near side steering rack

Fail 13 Jan 2012 131,764 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c)

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

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Near side headlamp damaged

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2011 122,138 miles

Front No plate loose

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside side repeater loose

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Sight play in nearside front steering arm

Fail 5 Jan 2011 122,138 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front No plate loose

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside side repeater loose

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Sight play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 13 Jan 2010 106,946 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 97,180 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 77,681 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 77,680 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

osr inner side light inop

Pass 22 Aug 2006 57,507 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 57,505 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Corrosion throughout exhaust system

Offside front fog lamp cover missing

Rear brake pads worn

Slight movement in nearside and offside lower suspension arm bushes

Slight movement in nearside steering rack joint

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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AE02 ZHX is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AE02 ZHX, 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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AE02 ZHX is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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