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BT02 MVP

2002 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

71,637 mi
Last recorded71,637 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 MVP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 71,637 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 71,609 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 71,607 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 71,095 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 71,095 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 68,852 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 61,348 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 59,579 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 57,504 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 54,628 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 May 2016 52,860 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 51,488 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 50,794 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 49,616 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 49,616 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 47,845 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 46,187 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 44,811 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 39,900 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 37,328 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 37,327 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2007 35,570 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 32,308 miles

spare tyre defective

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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BT02 MVP is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BT02 MVP, 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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BT02 MVP is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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