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R8 GFB

2002 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

35,681 mi
Last recorded35,681 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 GFB
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 35,681 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 35,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 35,201 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

offside front steering rack joint has slight play

Pass 7 Jul 2017 35,015 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

offside front steering rack joint has slight play

Pass 5 Jul 2016 34,084 miles

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Jun 2015 33,815 miles

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

brake pedal slight travel

service light on

Pass 16 Jun 2014 33,323 miles

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

brake pedal slight travel

headlamp beam image poor

service light on

Pass 18 Jun 2013 33,081 miles

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

heavy perrishing on both front tyres and wearing low on inside edges

Pass 11 Jun 2012 33,050 miles

chips in screen

front brake imbalance borderline

n/s/f tyre perished borderline

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 8 Jun 2011 32,899 miles

brake pedal travel long

front pads low

n/s/f tyre perished borderline

o/s/f tyre perished

rear brake imbalance

Fail 8 Jun 2011 32,890 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

brake pedal travel long

front pads low

n/s/f tyre perished borderline

o/s/f tyre perished

rear brake imbalance

Pass 2 Jun 2010 32,626 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 32,626 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 30,976 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 30,623 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 30,007 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 29,997 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2006 29,105 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 29,105 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

o/s/f anti lock sensor wire broken.

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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R8 GFB is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 R8 GFB, 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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R8 GFB is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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