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AV02 FYB

2002 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,252 mi
Last recorded82,252 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 FYB
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 82,252 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 79,375 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 75,737 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre slightly worn on edges.

Fail 23 Oct 2013 75,737 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre slightly worn on edges.

Pass 22 Jun 2013 75,330 miles

Both front steering inner tie rod have slight play

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 73,856 miles

play in o/s/f inner tie-rod in rack

Fail 19 Jun 2012 73,856 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)

play in o/s/f inner tie-rod in rack

Pass 30 Apr 2011 72,182 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 66,155 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 66,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 57,285 miles

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

o/s steering rack tie arm ball joint has slight movement

o/s/f tyre is grtting low at 3mm

Pass 24 Apr 2008 39,595 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 21,761 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 19,190 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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AV02 FYB is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AV02 FYB, 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 AV02 FYB registered?

AV02 FYB is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 16 May 2002.

Is AV02 FYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV02 FYB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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