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VX02 YBB

2002 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

114,767 mi
Last recorded114,767 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX02 YBB
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2024 114,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also suspension arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also suspension arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 111,028 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 110,924 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 109,636 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 103,303 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 100,054 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 96,935 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both aims weak image

front pads slightly low

n/s front tyre has cuts to side wall

n/s rear tyre cracking side wall

Fail 11 Apr 2017 96,935 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both aims weak image

front pads slightly low

n/s front tyre has cuts to side wall

n/s rear tyre cracking side wall

Pass 25 Apr 2016 90,196 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 86,300 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 82,783 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 81,775 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 81,609 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 71,217 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 71,081 miles

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

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 27 Sep 2010 69,010 miles

Battery insecure

Slight play in near side steering rack. (Drum stick)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 69,010 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play in near side steering rack. (Drum stick)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 66,306 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 61,802 miles

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

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 20 Sep 2007 55,982 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 52,956 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 49,594 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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VX02 YBB is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VX02 YBB, 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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VX02 YBB is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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