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OU02 VYC

2002 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

151,154 mi
Last recorded151,154 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU02 VYC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 151,154 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 143,364 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush subframe (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 143,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush subframe (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 143,352 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 133,702 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 123,526 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 123,525 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 118,142 miles

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 6 Feb 2013 118,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 17 Jan 2012 106,269 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 99,834 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 99,834 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 89,564 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

slight play in steering rack arm on offside front

Pass 4 Feb 2009 76,218 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 76,213 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 71,375 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 61,085 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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OU02 VYC is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OU02 VYC, 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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OU02 VYC is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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