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RG51 AHE

2002 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,707 mi
Last recorded113,707 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 AHE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 113,707 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside And Offside Rear Chassis Damage

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 113,707 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside And Offside Rear Chassis Damage

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

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

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

Steering locking device missing Pinch Bolt Missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 106,411 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 96,379 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine light on

Pass 23 Mar 2012 89,871 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 79,460 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 67,539 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 67,530 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 57,459 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 56,895 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 56,540 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

advise n/s/f wing mirrow secured by tape

advise n/s/r chassie rail damaged coverd in sealent ok time test

advise n/s/r tyre in poor condition

advise rear brake disc corroded ok time test

Fail 14 Mar 2006 51,854 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 14 Mar 2006 51,854 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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RG51 AHE is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RG51 AHE, 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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What year was RG51 AHE registered?

RG51 AHE is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 14 February 2002.

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