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AR02 HDK

2002 Volvo C70

Gold Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

136,867 mi
Last recorded136,867 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR02 HDK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 136,867 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 136,867 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 135,260 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2023 135,260 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 134,483 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 131,060 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

surface corrosion car been standing

Pass 4 Apr 2018 125,945 miles

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)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 125,861 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box / neck (7.1.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.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 28 Mar 2017 118,443 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 116,710 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 115,275 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 104,674 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 99,444 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 97,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2012 97,694 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2011 87,579 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 76,740 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 68,915 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 59,421 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 59,386 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 45,751 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 37,725 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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AR02 HDK is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Gold with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AR02 HDK, 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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AR02 HDK is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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