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BJ02 VMW

2002 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,038 mi
Last recorded127,038 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 VMW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 127,038 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 122,931 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 117,497 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 113,543 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 113,543 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2012 109,858 miles

low fuel warning light illuminatewd

nearside mirror damaged

service reminder light illuminated

slight play in offside steering rack arm

top engine mount worn/split

Fail 3 Apr 2012 109,858 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

coolant level warning light illuminated

nearside mirror damaged

service reminder light illuminated

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 3 Aug 2010 103,367 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 95,075 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 95,057 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 87,472 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 12 May 2007 79,741 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 May 2006 76,696 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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BJ02 VMW is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BJ02 VMW, 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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BJ02 VMW is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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