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ET51 FTF

2002 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

163,249 mi
Last recorded163,249 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 FTF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 163,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

exhaust system corroded

sill covers fitted

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 14 Aug 2017 163,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

exhaust system corroded

sill covers fitted

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Aug 2016 156,354 miles

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

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

oil weap

Pass 6 Aug 2015 145,443 miles

Both Rear Tyre Tread Very Low & Distorted On Inner Edges (225 50 16 92W Primewell)

Brake Servo Has Some Surface Corrosion

Nearside Front Anti Roll Bar Drop Link Ball Joint Creeks (Semi Seized)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 126,359 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

rear tyre's out of shape

Fail 15 Aug 2014 126,358 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

rear tyre's out of shape

Pass 15 Aug 2013 107,648 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 87,852 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 79,055 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 79,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 71,417 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 62,910 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 52,246 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 52,246 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 51,055 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 51,055 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 48,409 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 38,953 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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ET51 FTF is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ET51 FTF, 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 ET51 FTF registered?

ET51 FTF is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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