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WG02 NGV

2002 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,163 mi
Last recorded130,163 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG02 NGV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 130,163 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 126,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis members. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis members. (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 126,950 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis members. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis members. (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 120,721 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2014 129,665 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2013 120,121 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 113,234 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 113,234 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 106,529 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 90,263 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 90,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Steering lock stop damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Steering lock stop damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 57,553 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 45,552 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 45,546 miles

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 37,552 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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WG02 NGV is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WG02 NGV, 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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WG02 NGV is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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