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YT02 FSL

2002 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,279 mi
Last recorded117,279 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT02 FSL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 117,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 110,393 miles

Front Tyres worn on edges

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn heavily on the inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit within centre 3/4 of tyre tread (4.1.E.1)

Oil Leak

Fail 28 Apr 2016 110,393 miles

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

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

Front Tyres worn on edges

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn heavily on the inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit within centre 3/4 of tyre tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil Leak

Pass 9 Jul 2015 107,534 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 107,534 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 97,412 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 97,412 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2012 88,314 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 88,295 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 86,276 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 73,807 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 67,925 miles

both rear tyres inner edges breaking up

Fail 21 Sep 2009 67,924 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear tyres inner edges breaking up

Pass 27 Aug 2008 62,369 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 53,098 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 42,032 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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YT02 FSL is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YT02 FSL, 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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YT02 FSL is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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