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SO51 AFX

2002 Volvo C70

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

76,945 mi
Last recorded76,945 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO51 AFX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 76,945 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2024 66,076 miles

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes seperating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp nearside and offside flashing with indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear handbrake out of balance when applied together

Rear noise from osr hub when spun possible brake shoes

Pass 1 Jun 2023 56,050 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 54,950 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 52,028 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 51,296 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 50,542 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 49,196 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 47,682 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 45,700 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 43,657 miles

o/s and n/s wiper blades split at ends

Pass 27 Feb 2015 41,380 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 39,799 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 38,237 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 36,199 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 34,377 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 32,920 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 32,920 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 31,221 miles

Nearside Inner Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 29,386 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 27,840 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 25,637 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 25,637 miles

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

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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SO51 AFX is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 SO51 AFX, 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 SO51 AFX registered?

SO51 AFX is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is SO51 AFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO51 AFX shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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