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FV51 CVC

2002 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,767 mi
Last recorded123,767 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 CVC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 123,767 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 109,461 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 109,461 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 May 2012 88,493 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2012 88,493 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 84,107 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 78,850 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 78,850 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 76,837 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL RIM HAS LIGHT DAMAGE/NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDE WALL

Fail 31 Aug 2010 76,837 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL RIM HAS LIGHT DAMAGE/NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDE WALL

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 67,581 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 67,581 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2008 57,748 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE PADS LOOK APPROXIMATELY 70% WORN AND WILL NEED REPLACING

Pass 4 Jul 2007 47,534 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 46,023 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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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FV51 CVC is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,948cc 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 FV51 CVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV51 CVC registered?

FV51 CVC is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is FV51 CVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV51 CVC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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