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HY02 XPA

2002 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,292 mi
Last recorded98,292 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY02 XPA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 98,292 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component fluid level low. (2.3.3b)

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 1 Jul 2017 98,289 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component fluid level low. (2.3.3b)

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Jul 2016 97,209 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside and nearside front headlights slightly deteriorated.

offside and nearside front wheel slightly rubbing inner wheel arch .

offside headlight beam kick off low but ok.

slight damage to nearside front tyre not to cord.

Pass 29 Jun 2015 94,999 miles

O/s n/s front wheel slight rubbing to inner wing

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 94,999 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

O/s n/s front wheel slight rubbing to inner wing

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 92,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

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

both headlamp beam images poor

exhaust corroded

fuel filter corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2014 92,758 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

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

both headlamp beam images poor

exhaust corroded

fuel filter corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2013 90,633 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 89,482 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear and offside rear outer sidewalls deteriorated

Fail 28 Jun 2012 89,482 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear and offside rear outer sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2011 81,642 miles

damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

Fail 29 Jun 2011 81,641 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 7 Jul 2010 69,925 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 58,068 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 51,609 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 45,628 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 36,241 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 32,464 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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HY02 XPA is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HY02 XPA, 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 HY02 XPA registered?

HY02 XPA is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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