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GY02 HWO

2002 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,301 mi
Last recorded155,301 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 HWO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 155,301 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 155,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 146,030 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 146,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 137,718 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 137,718 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 129,720 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 129,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 123,270 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 115,097 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre inner edge worn but still within legal limit.

Fail 31 Oct 2014 115,097 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre inner edge worn but still within legal limit.

Pass 5 Nov 2013 108,260 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 101,372 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 101,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 93,685 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 86,440 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 77,001 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 76,798 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 63,550 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 52,769 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 46,441 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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GY02 HWO is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GY02 HWO, 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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GY02 HWO is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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