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Y7 ADR

2002 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,231 mi
Last recorded119,231 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY7 ADR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 119,231 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 119,231 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 104,231 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 86,666 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 86,666 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 85,790 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

slight movement to nearside steering rack

Pass 30 Apr 2013 78,766 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 71,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 71,468 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 64,007 miles

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

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2011 64,007 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2010 62,386 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 58,507 miles

front tyres are wearing on inner edges.

Pass 9 Feb 2008 56,281 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 51,491 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 45,680 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 45,674 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.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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Y7 ADR is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y7 ADR, 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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Y7 ADR is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 8 February 2002.

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