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EM02 DSM

2002 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,704 mi
Last recorded189,704 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM02 DSM
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2013 189,704 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 174,052 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 171,571 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 161,433 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 150,751 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 150,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 139,630 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 125,413 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 107,370 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 78,727 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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EM02 DSM is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EM02 DSM, 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 EM02 DSM registered?

EM02 DSM is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 9 May 2002.

Is EM02 DSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EM02 DSM shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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