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BG51 TKZ

2002 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

116,641 mi
Last recorded116,641 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 TKZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 116,641 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 116,641 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 113,707 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 112,910 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 111,066 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 106,469 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 104,456 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 101,336 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 97,008 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 88,569 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 77,973 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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BG51 TKZ is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BG51 TKZ, 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 BG51 TKZ registered?

BG51 TKZ is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 January 2002.

Is BG51 TKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG51 TKZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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