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FV51 KCX

2002 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,577 mi
Last recorded80,577 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 KCX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 80,577 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 79,622 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 78,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 74,198 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 74,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 71,029 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 66,337 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 66,327 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (8.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 62,269 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 58,936 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 54,814 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 51,153 miles

Nearside front brake disc slightly corroded

Nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Offside rear brake disc cslightly corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2011 48,442 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2011 48,442 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2010 45,498 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 42,202 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 42,202 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 38,698 miles

o/s front binding slightly

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 38,698 miles

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

o/s front binding slightly

Fail 26 Jan 2007 34,878 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 34,878 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 32,673 miles

Front 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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FV51 KCX is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KCX, 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 FV51 KCX registered?

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

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