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GX02 GBO

2002 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

170,109 mi
Last recorded170,109 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 GBO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 May 2018 170,109 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 170,105 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 169,316 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Pass 12 May 2015 164,007 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 164,007 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 May 2014 162,142 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 17 May 2014 162,142 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 155,294 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 148,426 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 148,426 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 131,840 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 124,562 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 124,562 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 101,408 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 81,927 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 May 2008 81,927 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 57,359 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 35,324 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 35,324 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 7 Jun 2005 29,435 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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GX02 GBO is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GX02 GBO, 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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GX02 GBO is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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