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FL02 UBK

2002 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,225 mi
Last recorded135,225 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL02 UBK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 135,225 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 125,335 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 121,569 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 121,566 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 120,046 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 120,044 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 118,070 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 118,045 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 116,344 miles

Battery Insecure

Front offside fog light inoperative

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

Top Engine Mount Split

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Mar 2012 114,647 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 112,918 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 112,918 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 111,443 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 103,041 miles

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

both front trackrods have slight play

engine surges

offside rear brake clunks when spun backwards (possible handbrake shoe lose)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 103,041 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front trackrods have slight play

engine surges

offside rear brake clunks when spun backwards (possible handbrake shoe lose)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 93,142 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 83,145 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 76,262 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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FL02 UBK is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FL02 UBK, 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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FL02 UBK is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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