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SY02 LAO

2002 Volvo C70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,780 mi
Last recorded141,780 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY02 LAO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2014 141,780 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

front tyres worn on edges

fuel filter badly corroded

noise from rear brakes

Pass 28 Jan 2013 123,812 miles

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 28 Jan 2013 123,802 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Feb 2012 109,684 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

fuel filter corroded

o/s/r tyre tread distorted

screw in o/s/r tyre

slight play in both front track rod inner ball joints

Pass 17 Feb 2011 86,283 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 86,283 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 85,953 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

headlamp pattern does not conform to normal expected image

n/s/f inner gear box seal leaking

Pass 20 Mar 2009 81,082 miles

offside front tyre close to legal limit

slight chip in middle of windscreen

Fail 11 Mar 2009 81,071 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

canister insecure at nearside front bumper

offside front tyre close to legal limit

slight chip in middle of windscreen

slight roughness nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 17 Mar 2008 75,677 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 67,254 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 67,132 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

canister under n/s/f wing insecure

slight p.a.s. fluid leak from reservoir lower hose

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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SY02 LAO is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SY02 LAO, 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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SY02 LAO is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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