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JIG 2291

2002 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,744 mi
Last recorded99,744 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIG 2291
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 99,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap seal perished

nearside front brake hose perished

Fail 19 Dec 2016 99,723 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn uneven inner edges

fuel cap seal perished

nearside front brake hose perished

nearside rear valve stem perished

Pass 27 Nov 2015 95,231 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 95,231 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 87,286 miles

front lower arm inner bushes worn

headlight wipers split

nearside headlight beam pattern poor

Fail 27 Nov 2014 87,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering rack cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front lower arm inner bushes worn

headlight wipers split

nearside headlight beam pattern poor

Pass 19 Sep 2013 82,002 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 82,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 76,078 miles

Offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge.

Fail 17 Sep 2012 76,070 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 72,131 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 72,107 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 65,939 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 14 Sep 2010 65,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Aug 2009 64,094 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 64,093 miles

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

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

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

rear discs worn and corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2008 55,245 miles

front number plate deteriated

off side front tyre split on sidewall not showing cords

Pass 13 Jul 2007 47,149 miles

both near side rear and front tyres have splits on sidewall

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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JIG 2291 is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 JIG 2291, 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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JIG 2291 is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 August 2002.

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