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SO51 GLY

2002 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

180,157 mi
Last recorded180,157 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO51 GLY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 180,157 miles

engine slight oil leak

petrol filler into tank clamp corroded no fuel leak

rear brakes slightly uneven on applicaion

tank strap slight damage

Fail 22 Jun 2018 179,856 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 171,408 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 171,405 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 162,198 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 146,312 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 140,120 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 140,120 miles

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 127,057 miles

*** 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?

Fail 19 Feb 2014 127,056 miles

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?

Pass 8 Feb 2013 114,317 miles

N/S/R inner sidelight not working

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2012 102,755 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 92,116 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 80,577 miles

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 66,287 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 51,635 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 36,201 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 25,747 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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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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