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SM02 AUW

2002 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,221 mi
Last recorded76,221 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 AUW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 76,221 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule over the rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 76,043 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 74,428 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 73,866 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Pass 22 Mar 2016 72,674 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 1 Apr 2015 71,402 miles

both front brake discs worn

both rear brake discs pitted

Fail 30 Mar 2015 71,381 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

both front brake discs worn

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 9 Apr 2014 69,098 miles

damage to n/s rear tyre side wall

Pass 12 Mar 2013 66,892 miles

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

damage to n/s rear tyre outer sidewall

Fail 7 Mar 2013 66,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c)

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

battery insecure

damage to n/s rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 20 Mar 2012 64,023 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 61,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 55,445 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2010 55,445 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 48,334 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 May 2008 42,378 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 36,850 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Apr 2006 30,126 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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SM02 AUW is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SM02 AUW, 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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SM02 AUW is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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