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OE02 FBF

2002 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

99,505 mi
Last recorded99,505 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE02 FBF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 99,505 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 94,643 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 78,819 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 78,819 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 74,504 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 74,501 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Apr 2010 74,187 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 74,187 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 70,292 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 disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 65,763 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2007 65,763 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 124,769 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 124,769 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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OE02 FBF is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OE02 FBF, 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 OE02 FBF registered?

OE02 FBF is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 3 July 2002.

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