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FH02 TUV

2002 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,292 mi
Last recorded186,292 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 TUV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2016 186,292 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear brake slightly sticky and evidence of past heat damage to brake disc

Oil leak from engine n/s ()

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 184,681 miles

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 3 Aug 2015 184,681 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 17 Jul 2014 178,300 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 178,300 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 174,485 miles

Slight play N/s/f and O/s/f inner rack ball joints

Fail 6 Aug 2013 174,483 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Slight play N/s/f and O/s/f inner rack ball joints

Pass 21 Jun 2012 172,006 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 168,194 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f side light dim

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre weather cracked

slight exhaust blow oncenter clamp

Pass 15 Jun 2010 151,885 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 127,364 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 127,364 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f tyre on 3mm o/s/f tyre on 2.5/3mm

Pass 28 Apr 2008 105,942 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 84,659 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 63,389 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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FH02 TUV is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FH02 TUV, 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 FH02 TUV registered?

FH02 TUV is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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