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KW51 OVJ

2002 Volvo C70

Gold Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

199,228 mi
Last recorded199,228 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW51 OVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 199,228 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 199,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 194,003 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 191,638 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 187,134 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 177,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 177,803 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 165,665 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 155,954 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 155,954 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 146,356 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 136,307 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 125,795 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 115,990 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 104,317 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 85,176 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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KW51 OVJ is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Gold with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KW51 OVJ, 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 KW51 OVJ registered?

KW51 OVJ is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 18 February 2002.

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