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WK02 MZY

2002 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

145,501 mi
Last recorded145,501 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 MZY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc
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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 May 2014 145,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2014 145,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 139,252 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 May 2013 139,240 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Battery slightly insecure.

Boot full at time of test.

Exhaust tailpipe fouls bodywork.

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside parking brake effort slightly low.

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

Oil leak

PLEASE NOTE: 3 BRAKE TESTS HAVE BEEN CARRIED OUT!

Fail 24 May 2013 139,173 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 May 2012 127,865 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 May 2011 113,852 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 31 May 2011 113,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2009 88,933 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS SCORED AND CORRODED./ SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK ARMS.

Fail 2 Dec 2009 88,819 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS SCORED AND CORRODED./ SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK ARMS.

Pass 5 Dec 2008 73,766 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 73,766 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

slight play in both track rod ends

Pass 30 Nov 2007 60,695 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 43,092 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 43,092 miles

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

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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WK02 MZY is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 WK02 MZY, 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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WK02 MZY is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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