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M333 MEF

2002 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,023 mi
Last recorded146,023 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM333 MEF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 146,023 miles

Both rear axel mounting bushes are slightly deteriroated

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

Slight oil leak

Unable to test rear seatbelts due to items on the seat

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 146,023 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both rear axel mounting bushes are slightly deteriroated

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Slight oil leak

Unable to test rear seatbelts due to items on the seat

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 137,971 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play inside steering rack

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 137,971 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play inside steering rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 130,258 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

sterring rack has slight movement

Pass 25 Apr 2013 124,264 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine top tie bar deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2012 115,436 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 101,277 miles

slight play in rack

Pass 3 Mar 2010 101,176 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 101,176 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 98,370 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 98,370 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 95,378 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 92,132 miles

Slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 23 Feb 2006 89,827 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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M333 MEF is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 M333 MEF, 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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M333 MEF is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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