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HX02 VTC

2002 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

174,700 mi
Last recorded174,700 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX02 VTC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 174,700 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 162,907 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 161,733 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 161,611 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine management light on during test

Pass 15 Jan 2009 138,171 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 135,594 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 133,130 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 125,407 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 125,407 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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HX02 VTC is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HX02 VTC, 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 HX02 VTC registered?

HX02 VTC is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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