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MC02 DOE

2002 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

99,928 mi
Last recorded99,928 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC02 DOE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 99,928 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 99,524 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Aug 2019 96,868 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 94,086 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 94,086 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 91,392 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

bonnet catch slightly stiff

steering rack has slight movement

Pass 8 Aug 2016 88,096 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 84,706 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 84,705 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 80,538 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 76,031 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 70,634 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 64,076 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 64,067 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2010 58,745 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 52,271 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 44,688 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 30,591 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 28,895 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

gearbox leak

handbrake travel high

play in steering

power steering leaking

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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MC02 DOE is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 MC02 DOE, 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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MC02 DOE is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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