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YY02 URC

2002 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

150,993 mi
Last recorded150,993 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 URC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2017 150,993 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)

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

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

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 137,829 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Aug 2015 128,192 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

knock from front when vehicle is moving

nearside lower corner of windscreen cracked

nearside steering rack inner joint worn

Fail 10 Aug 2015 128,144 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

knocking from front when on full lock and moving

movement in nearside steering rack inner joint advise replacing

Pass 31 Jul 2014 116,950 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 116,713 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 107,426 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape and perished

Fail 24 Jul 2013 107,426 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape and perished

Pass 26 Jul 2012 99,882 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel cap access panel opens by temporary means

inside drivers door handle not in best condition

Fail 26 Jul 2012 99,882 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers window not working

inside drivers door handle not in best condition

Pass 26 Jul 2011 92,136 miles

slight play in offside front inner steering arm

Fail 26 Jul 2011 92,136 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight play in offside front inner steering arm

Pass 28 Jul 2010 79,088 miles

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

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

slight play in the offside steering/suspension

Fail 22 Jul 2009 67,250 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 67,250 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 58,614 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 50,394 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 42,632 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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YY02 URC is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YY02 URC, 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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YY02 URC is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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