MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,157 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
engine slight oil leak
petrol filler into tank clamp corroded no fuel leak
rear brakes slightly uneven on applicaion
tank strap slight damage
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
engine slight oil leak
petrol filler into tank clamp corroded no fuel leak
rear brakes slightly uneven on applicaion
tank strap slight damage
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
N/S/R tyre deteriorated
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
oil leak from engine
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
*** STRONG smell of petrol from under car,around fuel tank,but no leak found ***
Both dipped beam images very poor(lenses)
Drivers wiper poor clearing
Idle speed erratic
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
O/S/F shock absorber leaking
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Vacuum leak from servo area?
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
*** STRONG smell of petrol from under car,around fuel tank,but no leak found ***
Both dipped beam images very poor(lenses)
Drivers wiper poor clearing
Idle speed erratic
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
O/S/F shock absorber leaking
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Vacuum leak from servo area?
N/S/R inner sidelight not working
Nail in offside front tyre
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo C70?
Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.
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SO51 GLY 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 77.8%.
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 GLY, 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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SO51 GLY is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 January 2002.
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