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GL02 KWA

2002 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

113,750 mi
Last recorded113,750 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 KWA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 113,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 113,733 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 113,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front / rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 112,697 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 18 Aug 2022 112,681 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Aug 2021 112,455 miles

suspension/subframe joints worn/perished.driveshaft joints worn,slight front brake judder.

Fail 26 Jul 2021 112,447 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack mounting play. (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

suspension/subframe joints worn/perished.driveshaft joints worn,slight front brake judder.

Pass 21 Aug 2020 112,207 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

windscreen slightly damaged, handbrake travel

Pass 26 Jun 2019 111,501 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

long hand brake lever travel,suspension noise / wear front ??

Pass 26 Jun 2018 110,401 miles

wheel/tyre/driveshaft vibration ??noise on lock to lock lower suspension arm bushes worn ??

Pass 20 Jun 2017 109,409 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 109,409 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 107,150 miles

Nearside Screen washer not working.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jun 2016 107,150 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Both rear tyres cracking/perishing and unevenly worn on the inner edge.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Screen washer not working.

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jun 2015 105,672 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 104,299 miles

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

Slight cracking to nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2013 102,530 miles

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

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

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 25 Jun 2013 102,528 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 18 Jun 2012 101,540 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 101,540 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 99,385 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 96,342 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 93,287 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 86,513 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 67,243 miles

Rear tyres showing signs of wear.

Stone chip in nearside headlight lens

Pass 19 May 2006 54,830 miles

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

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

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

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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GL02 KWA is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GL02 KWA, 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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GL02 KWA is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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