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RE02 GMV

2002 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

106,591 mi
Last recorded106,591 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 GMV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2016 106,591 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 106,591 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 93,566 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 85,215 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 78,986 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 78,723 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 71,685 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 71,554 miles

Centre Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

long travel on handbrake lever

Pass 8 Mar 2011 64,501 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 59,643 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND WORN

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP LENSE STONE CHIP

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SPOT LAMP DAMAGED

Fail 23 Mar 2010 59,637 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 59,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 52,951 miles

n/s/f tyre bald inner tread/shoulder

Fail 5 Mar 2009 52,905 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s handbrake slower to operate, adjustment required?

n/s/f tyre bald inner tread/shoulder

Pass 17 Mar 2008 46,635 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 15 Mar 2007 38,823 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 29,485 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has lump and damage to outer side wall

Fail 13 Mar 2006 29,485 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front tyre has lump and damage to outer side wall

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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RE02 GMV is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RE02 GMV, 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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RE02 GMV is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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