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AU02 SYA

2002 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,121 mi
Last recorded97,121 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 SYA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2019 97,121 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack likely to become detached held on with cable ties (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2018 96,242 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack securing device

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 96,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 87,903 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 86,048 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 86,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Axle mount bracket (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 80,328 miles

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

both front headlamp beam images poor

Pass 9 Jul 2015 80,328 miles

both front headlamp beam images poor

Fail 18 Jun 2014 76,088 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 76,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2013 72,400 miles

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

rear flexis very slight corrosion to ferrules

Pass 21 Apr 2012 64,880 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 61,190 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 55,595 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 55,362 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 50,768 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 43,722 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 41,202 miles

ADVISE: † †1 O/S/F BRAKE BEEN VERY HOT

Pass 5 May 2006 37,648 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)

Fail 18 Apr 2006 37,386 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 36,624 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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AU02 SYA is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Red 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 AU02 SYA, 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 AU02 SYA registered?

AU02 SYA is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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