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EU02 ZCL

2002 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,251 mi
Last recorded115,251 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 ZCL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2024 115,251 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2023 109,949 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 13 May 2023 109,941 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 104,391 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 97,218 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 96,620 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 95,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 93,790 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 93,788 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2017 92,544 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2016 91,371 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 90,276 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 88,986 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 86,973 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 84,945 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 84,945 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 78,645 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 75,200 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 65,183 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 57,398 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2007 47,853 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 38,244 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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EU02 ZCL is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EU02 ZCL, 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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EU02 ZCL is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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