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VU02 DSV

2002 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,601 mi
Last recorded101,601 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 DSV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 101,601 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 98,069 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 98,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 94,443 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 87,924 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 77,162 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 76,624 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 66,425 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 56,686 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 49,401 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 41,579 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 40,754 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 34,582 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f tyre wearing on shuolders

Pass 20 Jan 2006 31,886 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

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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VU02 DSV is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VU02 DSV, 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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What year was VU02 DSV registered?

VU02 DSV is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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The MOT history for VU02 DSV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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