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ML02 BKY

2002 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,535 mi
Last recorded123,535 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 BKY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 123,535 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced light output reduced but not considered excessive (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced light output reduced but not considered excessive (1.7.5a)

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 123,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported abs wiring (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven nearside slow (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced light output reduced but not considered excessive (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced light output reduced but not considered excessive (1.7.5a)

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 115,438 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 115,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 111,317 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 2 Dec 2014 104,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all coil springs slightly corroded

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Dec 2014 104,261 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all coil springs slightly corroded

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2013 99,586 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust hangers slightly corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2013 99,586 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust hangers slightly corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2012 93,325 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 10 Nov 2011 87,140 miles

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

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

washer bottle cap missing

Pass 23 Jul 2010 80,131 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 80,131 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 67,190 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 59,198 miles

nearside front rubber lock stop loose

wiperblades starting to split

Pass 14 Jun 2007 48,582 miles

play in steering rack

Pass 22 Jun 2006 39,041 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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ML02 BKY is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ML02 BKY, 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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ML02 BKY is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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