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MU02 AVL

2002 Volvo C70

Turquoise Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,816 mi
Last recorded141,816 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU02 AVL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 141,816 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 135,193 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 135,193 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 132,161 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 126,114 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 124,238 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 119,850 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 118,455 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 117,023 miles

Front bumper damaged

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 114,615 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 114,615 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 105,792 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 105,792 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 101,208 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 99,307 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)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 97,395 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 92,177 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 79,212 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 60,309 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 31 May 2008 60,309 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 51,184 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 49,022 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 49,022 miles

Offside 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)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 48,927 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)

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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MU02 AVL is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Turquoise with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MU02 AVL, 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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MU02 AVL is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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