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VE51 CRK

2002 Volvo C70

Turquoise Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

116,042 mi
Last recorded116,042 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 CRK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 116,042 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 116,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 98,329 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 98,325 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 76,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear silencer mount broken but still supported.

Fail 26 Nov 2012 76,250 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear silencer mount broken but still supported.

Pass 15 Mar 2012 62,496 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 62,496 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 3 Nov 2011 61,969 miles

N/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 3 Nov 2011 61,969 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

N/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 19 Nov 2010 54,357 miles

Rear brake pads worn

Fail 19 Nov 2010 54,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 5 Nov 2009 45,044 miles

Damage to sidewall o/s/r tyre

N/s/f & o/s/f tyreswearing on inside

Fail 5 Nov 2009 45,044 miles

Damage to sidewall o/s/r tyre

N/s/f & o/s/f tyreswearing on inside

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 37,442 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 34,337 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 32,929 miles

power steering rack noisey

Pass 15 Mar 2006 31,424 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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VE51 CRK is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Turquoise with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VE51 CRK, 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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VE51 CRK is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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