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LO51 GDF

2002 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

201,689 mi
Last recorded201,689 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO51 GDF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 201,689 miles

Engine lamp is on

Nearside Front Steering rackend has slight play may need replacing shortly

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight surface corrosion to some parts and components of under vehicle and sills

Tempry repair to exhaust bracket

Pass 12 May 2015 195,371 miles

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

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

drivers seat does not tip forwards

n/s/f tyre is worn on the edge

slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants ok at time of test

tempry repair to rear exhaust bracket

various lights are on the dash

Fail 20 Apr 2015 195,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

drivers seat does not tip forward

lights on dash

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

rear exhaust bracket broken

some surface corrosion various places

Fail 9 Oct 2014 195,243 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 185,136 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 185,136 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 169,874 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETIORATED

REAR TYRES JUST ACSEPTABLE

Fail 21 Aug 2012 169,874 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETIORATED

REAR TYRES JUST ACSEPTABLE

Pass 22 Aug 2011 159,604 miles

Both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 157,629 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear discs slightly pitted

tread seperation on both rear tyres

Fail 5 Aug 2010 157,629 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear discs slightly pitted

tread seperation on both rear tyres

Pass 10 Aug 2009 144,476 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 128,610 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 110,904 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2007 110,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 14 Aug 2006 91,805 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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LO51 GDF is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Grey 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 LO51 GDF, 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 LO51 GDF registered?

LO51 GDF is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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