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SN02 ZTY

2002 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,064 mi
Last recorded133,064 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN02 ZTY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 133,064 miles

o/s/r disc corroded

rack gaiters perishing

rear underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Jan 2017 133,063 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

o/s/r disc corroded

rack gaiters perishing

rear underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2016 127,460 miles

n/s/r chassis corroded

rxhaust corroded

steering rack gaiters perishing

Pass 6 Feb 2015 121,063 miles

front shock absorbers weak

Fail 3 Feb 2015 121,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

front shock absorbers weak

front tyres close to limit on edge

Pass 4 Apr 2014 115,355 miles

headlights in poor condition

n/s/f tyre cut on sidewall

tyre marks on inner wings

Fail 3 Apr 2014 115,353 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

headlights in poor condition

n/s/f tyre cut on sidewall

o/s/r outer sidelight not working

tyre marks on inner wings

Pass 12 Apr 2013 102,270 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s headlight in poor condition

o/s/r outer side light not working

Fail 12 Apr 2013 102,269 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

exhaust corroded

n/s headlight in poor condition

o/s/r outer side light not working

Pass 12 Apr 2012 89,122 miles

tyre mark on front inner wings no contact at time of test

Fail 10 Apr 2012 88,988 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

tyre mark on front inner wings no contact at time of test

Pass 16 Apr 2011 77,862 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on edges of tread

Pass 19 Mar 2010 69,642 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 69,642 miles

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

headlamp beam images poor

nearside rear tyre worn low

Pass 23 Mar 2009 62,443 miles

both front road wheels slightly buckled

both front tyres worn low to limits in centre of tread

exhaust system rusty

rear brake discs rusty and slightly pitted

slight movement in offside track rod end

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Apr 2008 51,581 miles

n/s/f inner wing lock stop liner torn

rear disc facings showing corrosion around edges

slight wear in steering rack rods

Fail 17 Apr 2008 51,581 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

n/s/f inner wing lock stop liner torn

rear disc facings showing corrosion around edges

slight wear in steering rack rods

Pass 13 Apr 2007 39,888 miles

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

Slight dent to O/S/R inner wheel rim. Tailpipe mount quite corroded. Slight play in O/S rack end. Power steering pump has benn leaking over time, not leaking at time of test. N/S headlamp wiper missing. N/S lock stop pad is missing.

Fail 13 Apr 2007 39,888 miles

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

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

Slight dent to O/S/R inner wheel rim. Tailpipe mount quite corroded. Slight play in O/S rack end. Power steering pump has benn leaking over time, not leaking at time of test. N/S headlamp wiper missing. N/S lock stop pad is missing.

Pass 1 Apr 2006 27,329 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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SN02 ZTY is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SN02 ZTY, 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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SN02 ZTY is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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