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EY02 LTU

2002 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

162,895 mi
Last recorded162,895 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY02 LTU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016 162,895 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 162,895 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 May 2014 155,661 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2014 155,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 25 May 2013 140,881 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 May 2013 140,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 May 2012 125,012 miles

both rear tyres worn bald on inner edge and 2mm

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 24 May 2011 106,864 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 106,864 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering lock stop damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 26 May 2010 90,990 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 90,990 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

O/S/F Tyre has been run soft, Will probably need a new tyre.

Pass 8 May 2009 73,801 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW ON MATERIAL.EFFORTS GOOD.DISCs AVERAGE.....FRONT PADS GOOD,DISCs HAVE WEAR RIDGE,EFORTS STILL GOOD.SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK O/S....

Fail 7 May 2009 73,801 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW ON MATERIAL.EFFORTS GOOD.DISCs AVERAGE.....FRONT PADS GOOD,DISCs HAVE WEAR RIDGE,EFORTS STILL GOOD.SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK O/S....

Pass 13 May 2008 57,569 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCs STARTING TO LOOK PITTED, PADS AND EFFORTS STILL GOOD.....SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S OF STEERING RACK......

Fail 13 May 2008 57,569 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Steering lock stop damaged (2.2.D.2c)

REAR BRAKE DISCs STARTING TO LOOK PITTED, PADS AND EFFORTS STILL GOOD.....SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S OF STEERING RACK......

Pass 10 May 2007 45,121 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 45,119 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Fail 2 May 2007 44,909 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 32,655 miles

nearside front +nearside rear tyres worn on edges

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 LTU is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 EY02 LTU, 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 LTU registered?

EY02 LTU is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is EY02 LTU safe to buy?

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