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SM02 YXV

2002 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,115 mi
Last recorded183,115 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 YXV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 183,115 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has slight ware on edge

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring corroded (3.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has slight ware on edge

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 181,345 miles

Battery loose

Fuel filter corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and tyre perishing ()

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

Offside Steering component damaged but serviceable Lock stop (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 177,240 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

offside rear tyre cracking

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribd areas

rear exhasut mount excessivly corroded

very poor beam pattern in headlamps

Fail 15 Jun 2015 177,239 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

engine managment light on

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

offside rear tyre cracking

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribd areas

rear exhasut mount excessivly corroded

very poor beam pattern in headlamps

Pass 25 Jun 2014 170,539 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 170,068 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f image detirorated

Fail 10 Jul 2013 170,060 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s/f image detirorated

Pass 18 Jul 2011 169,430 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 169,229 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 161,251 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 161,250 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 152,350 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 128,794 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 104,347 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 76,248 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage on n/s/f outer sidewall

exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2005 54,974 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 YXV 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 75%.

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 YXV, 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 YXV is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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