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YP02 VMD

2002 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,103 mi
Last recorded136,103 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP02 VMD
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2016 136,103 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rear wearing uneven on inner edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

oil leak from engine

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 13 Feb 2016 136,094 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating due both sides discs being excessively corroded (3.7.B.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close too limit (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rear wearing uneven on inner edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

front discs are worn and corroded

oil leak from engine

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 7 Feb 2015 124,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

O/S/F Brake back plate missing

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 124,153 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

O/S/F Brake back plate missing

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 114,774 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front discs are worn

Pass 8 Sep 2012 106,028 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s rear tyre is wearing on inner edge of tread n/s front tyre is wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 8 Sep 2012 106,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s rear tyre is wearing on inner edge of tread n/s front tyre is wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 90,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Mar 2010 85,327 miles

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

corrosion to rear chassis legs

engine hunting

Fail 3 Mar 2010 85,327 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

corrosion to rear chassis legs

engine hunting

Pass 1 Apr 2009 81,752 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 78,012 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 70,823 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 70,763 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2006 58,538 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 58,538 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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YP02 VMD is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YP02 VMD, 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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YP02 VMD is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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