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LO51 GFK

2002 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,818 mi
Last recorded96,818 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO51 GFK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 96,818 miles

Front brake discs pitted and scored

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing out of shape on inner edge

Oil leak pas rack ()

Rear brake discs pitted and scored

Fail 17 Jan 2018 96,818 miles

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

Front brake discs pitted and scored

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing out of shape on inner edge

Oil leak pas rack ()

Rear brake discs pitted and scored

Pass 12 Jan 2017 91,593 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 91,433 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 83,549 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 83,549 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 76,441 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 76,441 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 70,837 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 63,023 miles

Both front seat can not be move to gain excess to rear seats

Fail 24 Jul 2012 63,023 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Both front seat can not be move to gain excess to rear seats

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

mil light on dash

Fail 1 Aug 2011 60,226 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 60,226 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 56,165 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 50,484 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2009 50,484 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 44,726 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f steering rack arm slight play

Fail 7 Aug 2008 44,726 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f steering rack arm slight play

Pass 2 Aug 2007 38,475 miles

both front wiper blades worn

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 27 Jul 2006 32,720 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 32,720 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nail in nsr tyre

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 GFK is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GFK, 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 GFK registered?

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

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