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YP02 VMW

2002 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,482 mi
Last recorded159,482 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP02 VMW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 159,482 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Dec 2017 159,329 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 154,626 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Nov 2016 154,588 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread lifting on tread

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Nov 2015 146,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

play in inner steering joints

Pass 22 Nov 2014 136,077 miles

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

slight hand brake travel

Pass 26 Nov 2013 120,726 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 115,219 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 111,763 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front fog light missing

nearside front wiper has split ends

Fail 9 Sep 2011 111,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front fog light missing

nearside front wiper has split ends

Pass 28 Aug 2010 97,272 miles

225/50zr/16w

OIL LEVEL NOT SHOWING ON DIP STICK ( TOPPED UP )

emmissions very slow coming down

n/s rear outer tyre tread splitting started (BORDER LINE PASS )

off/side rear inner tyre tread feathery

stone chip n/s headlamp glass

Pass 4 Aug 2009 83,911 miles

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

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2008 72,407 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 62,690 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 49,526 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 VMW is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VMW, 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 VMW is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 5 June 2002.

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