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OV02 MJU

2002 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,491 mi
Last recorded118,491 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 MJU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 118,491 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both beam patterns require attention (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

engine steady arm bush split

o/s rear park brake effort low

Fail 5 Aug 2019 118,491 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both beam patterns require attention (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

engine steady arm bush split

o/s rear park brake effort low

Pass 10 Aug 2018 114,026 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 114,026 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 111,654 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 109,616 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 109,491 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 106,677 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 27 Mar 2014 106,677 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 103,777 miles

idle uneven

Fail 19 Mar 2013 103,777 miles

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

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

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

idle uneven

Pass 10 Dec 2011 99,598 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 94,233 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 88,846 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 79,378 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 79,378 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 70,329 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 53,011 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 53,011 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 May 2005 36,082 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 MJU is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MJU, 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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OV02 MJU is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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