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BG02 VAV

2002 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,445 mi
Last recorded105,445 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 VAV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 105,445 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 19 Jun 2012 100,483 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 94,413 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 77,666 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 67,112 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 56,047 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 May 2006 51,878 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 51,878 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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BG02 VAV is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BG02 VAV, 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 BG02 VAV registered?

BG02 VAV is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 20 May 2002.

Is BG02 VAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG02 VAV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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