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PL02 GXM

2002 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,619 mi
Last recorded87,619 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 GXM
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 87,619 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 84,589 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has Nail

Pass 2 Mar 2016 83,111 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 83,052 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Both front wipers Smearing

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 80,742 miles

Both Rear brake pads is slightly worn

Exhaust Rear Pipe mounting is damaged but Exhaust is not Adequately supported

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 80,728 miles

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

Exhaust Rear Pipe mounting is damaged but Exhaust is not Adequately supported

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 79,196 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 79,074 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 75,964 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2011 72,910 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 68,525 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 65,363 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 63,730 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 50,494 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 36,403 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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PL02 GXM is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PL02 GXM, 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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PL02 GXM is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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