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OV02 MZF

2002 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

133,095 mi
Last recorded133,095 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 MZF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 133,095 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer leaking gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts to inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts to inner treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 127,000 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 119,780 miles

Corrosion to underbody, suspension, brake discs and brake pipes

Exhaust system corroded and slight blows

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

Suspension bushes perishing

Fail 10 May 2022 119,780 miles

Corrosion to underbody, suspension, brake discs and brake pipes

Exhaust system corroded and slight blows

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

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

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

Suspension bushes perishing

Pass 13 May 2021 119,645 miles

Corrosion to underbody, exhaust, suspension, brake discs and pipes

Slight play in front suspension/steering joints

Fail 13 May 2021 119,645 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to underbody, exhaust, suspension, brake discs and pipes

Slight play in front suspension/steering joints

Pass 30 Mar 2020 119,467 miles

General corrosion to underbody, fuel filter, suspension, exhaust and brake pipes

N/s/f tyre bald on inner edge and cut/damage to outer sidewall

O/s/f tyre bald on inner edge 225/45/17

Slight play in steering joints

Fail 30 Mar 2020 119,467 miles

General corrosion to underbody, fuel filter, suspension, exhaust and brake pipes

N/s/f tyre bald on inner edge and cut/damage to outer sidewall

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

O/s/f tyre bald on inner edge 225/45/17

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

Slight play in steering joints

Pass 21 Mar 2019 118,568 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner edges and low on tread 225/45/17

Corrosion to fuel filter, exhaust, suspension and brake pipes

Play in o/s steering rack joint

Fail 21 Mar 2019 118,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front tyres bald on inner edges and low on tread 225/45/17

Corrosion to fuel filter, exhaust, suspension and brake pipes

Play in o/s steering rack joint

Pass 12 Mar 2018 117,293 miles

Front tyres bald on inner edges 225/45/17

General corrosion to exhaust, suspension and brake pipes

Slight play in steering rack o/s bearing/track rod arm

Various oil leaks

Fail 9 Mar 2018 117,293 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front tyres bald on inner edges 225/45/17

General corrosion to exhaust, suspension and brake pipes

N/s/r brake outer pad not cleaning disc

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play in steering rack o/s bearing/track rod arm

Various oil leaks

Pass 2 Feb 2017 111,751 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 104,822 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 104,822 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 95,736 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 83,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

DASH DISPLAY / SERVICE

N/S/F TRACK ROD JOINT HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 83,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

DASH DISPLAY / SERVICE

N/S/F TRACK ROD JOINT HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 74,467 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 59,996 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 46,085 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 46,084 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 27,135 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 27,135 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 26,712 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 23,511 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 MZF is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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