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AP51 YBG

2002 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,493 mi
Last recorded170,493 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 YBG
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 170,493 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 4 Feb 2019 170,491 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working inner light (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding n/s +0/s (1.2.1 (f))

Front fog lights not working

coolant resavoir low

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 9 Feb 2018 165,927 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 165,924 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak suspension leg (2.7.3)

coil spring broken o/s/f + o/s/r suspension springs (2.4.C.1a)

front brake discs corroded + o/s/f brake back plate missing

park brake readings only on 16%

Pass 27 Jan 2017 164,183 miles

Slight binding in nearside rear brake

Fail 26 Jan 2017 164,183 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Slight binding in nearside rear brake

Pass 5 Feb 2016 158,425 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 151,456 miles

n/s wiper torn

Pass 6 Jan 2014 144,597 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 137,581 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 137,579 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 127,773 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 127,757 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine oil level low.

Pass 3 Feb 2011 119,103 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 119,102 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on outer edges.

both wipers torn.

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 25 Jan 2010 109,056 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 109,053 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

inner tread worn thin on o/s/r tyre.

Pass 30 Jan 2009 102,740 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 97,346 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 88,294 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 78,975 miles

nail in o/s rear tyre n/s front on limit

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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AP51 YBG is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP51 YBG, 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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AP51 YBG is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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