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OV02 MHA

2002 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,237 mi
Last recorded181,237 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 MHA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 181,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak

engine oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2017 181,222 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2016 178,161 miles

top engine mounting weak

Fail 22 Mar 2016 178,161 miles

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

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

top engine mounting weak

Pass 16 Mar 2015 175,156 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 172,130 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 167,395 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 167,395 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 161,884 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 156,377 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 156,377 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 151,443 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 144,280 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 144,280 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 140,847 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 140,847 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 127,997 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 101,201 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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OV02 MHA is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OV02 MHA, 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 OV02 MHA registered?

OV02 MHA is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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