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GV02 FRN

2002 Volvo C70

Gold Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,013 mi
Last recorded114,013 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 FRN
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 May 2023 114,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 109,678 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing inner wheel splash guard (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

offside front and rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Sep 2017 109,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing inner wheel splash guard (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

offside front and rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2016 107,305 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 107,305 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 101,539 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres badly worn on inner edge

nail offside rear tyre

Fail 2 Sep 2015 101,526 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside front and nearside rear (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres badly worn on inner edge

nail offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2014 86,806 miles

welding on steering rack fixing bracket starting to break away

Pass 16 Aug 2013 72,274 miles

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

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

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

parking brake travel close to excessive

Fail 8 Aug 2013 71,886 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

parking brake travel close to excessive

Pass 26 Mar 2012 58,380 miles

deterioration to rear brake discs and pads worn low

front brake pads worn low

Fail 23 Mar 2012 58,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

deterioration to rear brake discs and pads worn low

front brake pads worn low

Pass 18 Mar 2011 54,721 miles

movement in neareside & centre steering rack mounts

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 17 Mar 2011 54,721 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

movement in neareside & centre steering rack mounts

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Mar 2010 47,623 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 47,623 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 46,646 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 43,687 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 39,984 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 32,369 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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GV02 FRN is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Gold with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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