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SK02 GUX

2002 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,489 mi
Last recorded94,489 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK02 GUX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 94,489 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

eml light on

Fail 6 Mar 2017 94,489 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

eml light on

Pass 8 Feb 2016 77,273 miles

engine management light on

fuel filter corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2016 77,271 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

fuel filter corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2015 75,379 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 75,379 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 71,634 miles

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brakes out of balance at 31 percent.

Fail 24 Jan 2014 71,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brakes out of balance at 31 percent.

Pass 8 Jan 2013 68,008 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 68,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 647,759 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 61,449 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 61,449 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 53,865 miles

Rear inner side light out

Pass 13 May 2008 48,273 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 40,561 miles

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

both front tyre treads low on edges

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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SK02 GUX is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SK02 GUX, 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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SK02 GUX is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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