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FG02 EWE

2002 Volvo C70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

96,064 mi
Last recorded96,064 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 EWE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2019 96,064 miles

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor will not stay up (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 95,548 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 95,545 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 94,630 miles

Centre Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2016 94,628 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2015 93,670 miles

Brakes ; noise at o/s/r wheel , suspect brakes related

Exhaust ; system deteriorated , 1 rear mounting bar detached

Fuel system ; filter corroded , recommend replace

Lighting ; o/s headlamp reflector deteriorated , light slightly difused

Note ; headlamp cleaning wipers split & possible fault

Oil at gearbox ?

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 16 Jun 2014 92,603 miles

Brakes ; niose from o/s/r wheel , suspect brake related

Exhaust ; rear mounting bars deteriorated / weakened

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 16 Jun 2014 92,603 miles

Brakes ; niose from o/s/r wheel , suspect brake related

Exhaust ; rear mounting bars deteriorated / weakened

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 4 Jun 2013 91,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

baby seat fitted both rear seats

Fail 29 May 2013 91,053 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Centre Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2012 88,985 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

headlight dip beams on perminatley

tow bar light board temporarily secured

Fail 30 May 2012 88,985 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

headlight dip beams on perminatley

tow bar light board temporarily secured

Fail 30 May 2011 86,394 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2011 86,394 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 86,360 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 86,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 81,342 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 75,516 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 67,359 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 58,931 miles

offside rear tyre wear on inner edge advise replacement

Pass 20 Mar 2006 51,271 miles

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)

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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FG02 EWE is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 FG02 EWE, 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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FG02 EWE is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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