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GV02 MRY

2002 Volvo C70

Turquoise Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,979 mi
Last recorded145,979 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 MRY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 145,979 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 143,316 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 143,316 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 135,347 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 135,347 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 123,741 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 123,741 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 116,081 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 116,081 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 114,844 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

both rear tyres scrubbing on edges

front brake discs slightly worn

steering rack has slight movement on fixings

Pass 22 Jun 2009 105,415 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2008 104,090 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 98,960 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 96,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 MRY is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Turquoise with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MRY, 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 MRY registered?

GV02 MRY is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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