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VO02 NWY

2002 Volvo C70

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

96,054 mi
Last recorded96,054 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO02 NWY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 96,054 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 96,054 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 94,577 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 91,161 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 90,668 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 89,312 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 88,531 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)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 86,238 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 86,237 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 82,932 miles

Nearside headlight lens cracked

Fail 24 Jun 2011 82,931 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside headlight lens cracked

Pass 25 May 2010 80,003 miles

Both front bottom ball joint gaiters split.

Both rear brake discs corroded.

Buckle to nearside rear wheel.

Nearside headlamp glass cracked.

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight buckle to both front wheels.

Fail 24 May 2010 80,002 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front bottom ball joint gaiters split.

Both rear brake discs corroded.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Buckle to nearside rear wheel.

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

Nearside headlamp glass cracked.

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight buckle to both front wheels.

Fail 16 Jun 2009 74,722 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside headlamp cracked

nearside lower ball joint cover split

Pass 16 Jun 2009 74,722 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside headlamp cracked

nearside lower ball joint cover split

Pass 14 Jun 2008 70,623 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 70,632 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nsr inboard shoe noise,further investigation required

slight play nsf steering arm

Pass 9 Mar 2007 67,168 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 67,168 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

idle speed lumpy at tickover

nsf headlight cracked

nsf tyre in poor condition

Pass 24 Mar 2006 62,391 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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VO02 NWY is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VO02 NWY, 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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VO02 NWY is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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