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OV02 PMU

2002 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

144,601 mi
Last recorded144,601 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 144,601 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2018 144,601 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 132,482 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 120,343 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 120,284 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 113,137 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 108,963 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 108,963 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 100,675 miles

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

n/s rear tyre perrished

Fail 20 Aug 2013 100,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s rear tyre perrished

Pass 20 Aug 2012 88,838 miles

N/S front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2011 80,079 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 72,433 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel cap seal is cracking slightly not in sealed area

Fail 7 Jul 2010 72,433 miles

Nearside Steering rack cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

fuel cap seal is cracking slightly not in sealed area

Pass 30 Jun 2009 67,502 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 67,254 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 55,035 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 55,035 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 45,907 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 41,090 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 41,090 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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
Full Volvo C70 reliability report

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OV02 PMU is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PMU, 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 PMU is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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