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FX51 WMO

2002 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,367 mi
Last recorded91,367 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 WMO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2017 91,367 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Steering rack repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

hand brake only just met required effort of 16%

n/s/f seat not tipping

Pass 30 Nov 2016 89,545 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 89,522 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 86,334 miles

n/s seat dosnt tip forward

steering rack moves in mount

Fail 15 Feb 2016 86,267 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

n/s seat dosnt tip forward

steering rack moves in mount

Pass 19 Feb 2015 79,190 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 68,733 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 65,047 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2013 65,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2012 59,714 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 59,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 May 2011 41,666 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 May 2010 38,642 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 33,596 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 33,596 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 19 May 2008 28,049 miles

slight play in both n/s and o/s rack ends

Pass 4 Jan 2008 27,954 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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FX51 WMO is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FX51 WMO, 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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FX51 WMO is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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