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SH02 XAB

2002 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,743 mi
Last recorded129,743 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH02 XAB
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 129,743 miles

this car is beyond economical repair

Fail 27 Aug 2015 129,601 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

this car is beyond economical repair

Pass 29 Aug 2014 114,580 miles

both front tyres hitting inner wing liners

Fail 27 Aug 2014 114,563 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres hitting inner wing liners

both rear brake disc covers rusty

managment light on

parking brake req service / repair

Pass 30 Aug 2013 107,153 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 96,864 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 91,223 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 85,445 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 76,474 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 76,474 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 68,229 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2007 63,413 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 63,401 miles

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Jul 2006 58,499 miles

advise on small creak from front suspension m further investigation required

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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SH02 XAB is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SH02 XAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH02 XAB registered?

SH02 XAB is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is SH02 XAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH02 XAB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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