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FG02 VBZ

2002 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

78,386 mi
Last recorded78,386 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 VBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 78,386 miles

Offside Front tyre cut in sidewall

both rear tyres wear on inner edges

Fail 29 Jul 2020 78,291 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement top (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre cut in sidewall

both rear tyres have wear on inner edges

Pass 2 Aug 2019 75,905 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front discs lipped and worn

n/s front tyre looks to have been touching liner at some point

o/s front lower swivel boot poor

rear pads look very low

Fail 2 Aug 2019 75,904 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front discs lipped and worn

n/s front tyre looks to have been touching liner at some point

o/s front lower swivel boot poor

rear pads look very low

Pass 23 Jul 2018 71,211 miles

battery loose

both front tyres look to have touched inner arches at some point

n/s/rear tyre going out of shape on inner edge.

o/s/front drop link upper boot poor

power steering fluid level low

rear pads appear to be very low

wetness around steering rack inner joints(suspect seal failure).

Pass 17 Jul 2017 66,596 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 66,500 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 61,701 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 55,612 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 50,424 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 50,424 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 47,452 miles

both front tyres inner edges of tread worn smooth

free play at near side front steering rack end

Fail 2 Oct 2013 47,452 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres inner edges of tread worn smooth

free play at near side front steering rack end

Pass 16 Nov 2012 44,702 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres low on edges

Fail 2 Nov 2011 39,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 39,387 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 32,493 miles

rear tyres going out off shape

Pass 1 Sep 2009 26,043 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 25,995 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 22,858 miles

small cut in side wall in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2007 19,024 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 16,040 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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FG02 VBZ is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FG02 VBZ, 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 VBZ is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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