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K6 GWN

2002 Volvo C70

Orange Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,161 mi
Last recorded98,161 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK6 GWN
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 98,161 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 94,454 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

general under body corrosion

oil leaking

Fail 1 Mar 2016 94,426 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure bracket/bush (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 89,611 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

tank strap corroded

x4 inner arches covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2014 86,440 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 81,299 miles

battey loose

Fail 15 Feb 2013 81,294 miles

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

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

battey loose

Pass 27 Feb 2012 78,658 miles

n/s/f play in steering arm

Pass 8 Dec 2010 70,295 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 70,295 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 65,125 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 65,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 56,486 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 51,408 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 51,357 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 42,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2006 42,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 31,877 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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K6 GWN is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Orange with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 K6 GWN, 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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K6 GWN is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 8 February 2002.

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