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SM02 AVK

2002 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,999 mi
Last recorded102,999 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 AVK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 102,999 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edge

slight play in rack

Fail 29 Aug 2013 102,997 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear tyres worn on inner edge

slight play in rack

Pass 10 Apr 2012 102,955 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 98,464 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Sep 2010 98,462 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 82,359 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 66,065 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 66,064 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 48,980 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 23,842 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 AVK is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SM02 AVK, 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 SM02 AVK registered?

SM02 AVK is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is SM02 AVK safe to buy?

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