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WCZ 7896

2002 Volvo C70

Turquoise Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,507 mi
Last recorded138,507 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCZ 7896
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 138,507 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 138,507 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 128,813 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 128,813 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 127,037 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 125,260 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 123,584 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 113,016 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 101,647 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 93,847 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 83,000 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 72,706 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 70,757 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 70,693 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 66,857 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 63,987 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 59,693 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 55,913 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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WCZ 7896 is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Turquoise with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WCZ 7896, 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 WCZ 7896 registered?

WCZ 7896 is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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