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KC51 XPW

2002 Volvo C70

Turquoise Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

141,946 mi
Last recorded141,946 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 XPW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 141,946 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 141,896 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 132,899 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak os timing belt side

Fail 11 Mar 2021 132,832 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak os timing belt side

Pass 9 Feb 2020 122,756 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 122,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 115,316 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2018 115,316 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2017 108,145 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 103,793 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 110,593 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 92,147 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 87,567 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 87,567 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 82,910 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 78,524 miles

steering rack n/s slightly leak

Fail 10 Jan 2012 78,515 miles

Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

steering rack n/s slightly leak

Pass 2 Feb 2010 76,672 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perishing slightly.

slight power steering fluid leak from rack.

Pass 19 Jan 2009 65,828 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 65,828 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 64,270 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 49,044 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 49,000 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

o/s/f antiroll bar has slight play †n/s/f tyre is close to limit on outer edge

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 XPW is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Turquoise with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KC51 XPW, 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 KC51 XPW registered?

KC51 XPW is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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