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GV02 FPP

2002 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,958 mi
Last recorded141,958 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 FPP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 141,958 miles

Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes

Note ; noise at rear wheels suspect brakes / parking brakes shoes related

Note ; oil around turbo ?

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Wheel bearings ; noise from n/s/f , recommend replace

lighting ; headlamp reflectors deteriorated , slightly affecting beam image

Fail 6 Jul 2015 141,958 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes

Note ; battery discharged

Note ; noise at rear wheels suspect brakes / parking brakes shoes related

Note ; oil around turbo ?

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Wheel bearings ; noise from n/s/f , recommend replace

lighting ; headlamp reflectors deteriorated , slightly affecting beam image

Pass 24 Jun 2014 133,613 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear shock absorber lower bushes perished

both steering lock stops worn

n/s headlamp washer inoperative

o/s lower jacking point damaged

Fail 23 Jun 2014 133,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear shock absorber lower bushes perished

both steering lock stops worn

n/s headlamp washer inoperative

o/s lower jacking point damaged

suspect air leak

Pass 19 Jun 2013 125,013 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine running uneven

mil light on

n/s/f tyre sidewall has slght damage

Fail 19 Jun 2013 125,013 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

engine running uneven

mil light on

n/s/f tyre sidewall has slght damage

Pass 19 Jun 2012 115,906 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 115,905 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 106,940 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear outer position lamp is inop[

Fail 4 Apr 2011 106,938 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear outer position lamp is inop[

Pass 1 Apr 2010 90,881 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Jun 2009 88,953 miles

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

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)

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s mount broken away from rack but only slight movement back and forward

Pass 24 Jun 2008 88,801 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 82,804 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

air bag light on

Pass 9 Jun 2006 72,417 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 72,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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GV02 FPP is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GV02 FPP, 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 GV02 FPP registered?

GV02 FPP is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 15 June 2002.

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