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EY02 FAO

2002 Volvo C70

Turquoise Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

124,117 mi
Last recorded124,117 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY02 FAO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 124,117 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 123,235 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 121,232 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 117,502 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 109,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 109,688 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 88,263 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 78,827 miles

Oil leak

both front discs worn

engine oil low

offside front seat back does not tilt forward

play in nearside mounting of steering rack

Pass 6 Mar 2008 77,508 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 73,085 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 68,605 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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EY02 FAO is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Turquoise with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EY02 FAO, 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 EY02 FAO registered?

EY02 FAO is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 6 March 2002.

Is EY02 FAO safe to buy?

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