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YM51 NAO

2002 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,795 mi
Last recorded117,795 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM51 NAO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 117,795 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 117,740 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filter is corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 114,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush split and perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread almost on limit 0f 1.6mm at 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush split and perished (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 21 Dec 2019 114,423 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone ball joint has excessive play[complete wishbone]. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply exposed in cracks[225/45/r17]91h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply exposed inside cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush split and perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread almost on limit 0f 1.6mm at 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush split and perished (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 110,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts and tears on inner tread and sidewall ,, borderline pass, strong advise. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts and tears on inner tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts and tears on inner tread and sidewall, borderline pass, strong advise! (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2018 110,518 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts and tears on inner tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts and tears on inner tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 103,241 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Mar 2016 95,260 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 95,260 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 93,496 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 88,746 miles

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2014 88,746 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2013 82,777 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 82,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 80,612 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 80,492 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

traces of oil on brake calipers, recommend further investigation.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 74,093 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Jun 2010 67,376 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f dust covers split on anti roll bar link

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Jun 2009 58,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

signs of wheels catching inner wing linners

Fail 10 Jun 2009 58,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

signs of wheels catching inner wing linners

Pass 23 Jun 2008 47,220 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 47,220 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 44,789 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 44,789 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Mar 2007 44,767 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

nsf tyre has diferent speed rating to rest of tyres

Fail 8 Mar 2006 37,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 37,717 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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YM51 NAO is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YM51 NAO, 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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YM51 NAO is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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