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RIL 9053

2002 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

62,455 mi
Last recorded62,455 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIL 9053
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 62,455 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 54,711 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Pass 11 Sep 2014 51,153 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 51,153 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 46,845 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 46,443 miles

suspension joints slight play

Pass 30 Nov 2011 41,642 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 37,518 miles

advise slight play at both front hub areas

Pass 21 Nov 2009 34,488 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 26,940 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 19,268 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 19,268 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 11,946 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 11,061 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 9,257 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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RIL 9053 is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RIL 9053, 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 RIL 9053 registered?

RIL 9053 is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 November 2002.

Is RIL 9053 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIL 9053 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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