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KC51 HWB

2002 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,908 mi
Last recorded137,908 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 HWB
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 137,908 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 137,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 129,620 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 129,603 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 127,113 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 127,113 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 126,777 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 122,715 miles

PLAY IN N/S RACK END

Fail 3 Apr 2012 122,602 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

PLAY IN N/S RACK END

Pass 20 Apr 2011 116,385 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 20 Apr 2011 116,385 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2009 100,494 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 85,976 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear exhaust mounting rusty

Pass 30 May 2007 74,312 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 74,312 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

all rear brake pads worn low

Pass 15 Jun 2006 62,582 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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KC51 HWB is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KC51 HWB, 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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KC51 HWB is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 14 February 2002.

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