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BP02 VRT

2002 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,727 mi
Last recorded120,727 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 VRT
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 120,727 miles

N/S/R tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 29 Nov 2011 120,726 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

N/S/R tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2010 109,908 miles

Chip in N/S/F headlamp lens.

Fail 16 Nov 2010 109,907 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Chip in N/S/F headlamp lens.

N/S/F tyre is badly worn on the inner edge.

Pass 10 Nov 2009 100,181 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 87,059 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2007 72,518 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 59,863 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 59,862 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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BP02 VRT is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BP02 VRT, 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 BP02 VRT registered?

BP02 VRT is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 July 2002.

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