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FV51 RLU

2002 Volvo C70

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

174,370 mi
Last recorded174,370 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 RLU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 174,370 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 174,370 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 165,184 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust system rusty

engine management light on

rear chassis rusty

Fail 8 Aug 2017 165,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust system rusty

engine management light on

rear chassis rusty

Pass 21 Jun 2016 154,773 miles

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

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)

oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2016 154,773 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

oil leak

Pass 7 May 2015 143,858 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2015 143,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 130,357 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 130,357 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 118,688 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 118,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 108,978 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edges

srs light on dash

Fail 4 Apr 2012 108,978 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all tyres wearing on inner edges

srs light on dash

Pass 11 May 2011 101,064 miles

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

clonk from suspension on lock

Fail 4 May 2011 101,064 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

clonk from suspension on lock

Fail 5 Mar 2010 93,863 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering lock stop loose (2.2.D.2c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 93,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 85,950 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 76,529 miles

Front tyres poor

Fail 22 Feb 2008 76,529 miles

registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Front tyres poor

Pass 17 Feb 2007 66,238 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 57,454 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 57,454 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 RLU is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 FV51 RLU, 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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FV51 RLU is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 21 February 2002.

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