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AR51 KVM

2002 Volvo C70

Orange Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

92,335 mi
Last recorded92,335 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 KVM
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 92,335 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perishing/cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 90,761 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 90,658 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

fuel filter very corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2020 89,012 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Slight damage to offside steering rack gaiter

Fail 20 Jan 2020 88,995 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 83,418 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner subframe bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 79,883 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small crack at o/s top corner, (8.3.1d)

fuel filter corroded.

Pass 24 Jan 2017 75,140 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 69,034 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 69,034 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 58,564 miles

Both rear tyres have deep cracks in inner sidewalls, But no cords can be seen

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2014 51,937 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 51,936 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 45,860 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 40,033 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers sun visor is broken but still folds clear of screen o.k.

fuel filter corroded.

service lamp is on.

stickers in screen.

Fail 23 Jan 2012 40,031 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers sun visor is broken but still folds clear of screen o.k.

fuel filter corroded.

service lamp is on.

stickers in screen.

Pass 25 Jan 2011 35,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres cracked between treads but no cords exposed at present.

exhaust tailpipe mounting detached but system still adequately supported.

o/s of engine dripping with p.a.s. oil underneath but no leaks detected during test.

service light is on.

sticker in screen.

Pass 22 Jan 2010 32,138 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 29,357 miles

sticker in screen.

Pass 16 Jan 2008 25,800 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2008 25,799 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 21,286 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 18,240 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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AR51 KVM is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Orange with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AR51 KVM, 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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AR51 KVM is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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