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2002 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

58,866 mi
Last recorded58,866 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration888 LFC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 58,866 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device/rubber/seal -- Cracking

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body -- Slightly damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 58,866 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Large sticker & phone holder in middle of drivers swept area (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Dog lead/safety belt stuck inside (7.1.2 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device/rubber/seal -- Cracking

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body -- Slightly damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 54,361 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor under vehicle (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded and broken but not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Secondary bonnet catch defective

Fail 30 Nov 2024 54,361 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear door mirror (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor under vehicle (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded and broken but not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Secondary bonnet catch defective

Pass 25 Aug 2023 53,268 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 51,118 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 49,482 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Aug 2021 49,481 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner knuckle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner knuckle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 48,322 miles

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

Slight movement to n/s steering rack mounting area

Pass 23 Jul 2019 46,359 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 44,483 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 43,032 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 42,341 miles

front brake pad/s wearing thin

rear brake pad/s wearing thin

slight play in ns inner steering arm

Fail 15 Mar 2016 42,339 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pad/s wearing thin

rear brake pad/s wearing thin

slight play in ns inner steering arm

Pass 19 Mar 2015 40,139 miles

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

slight damage to nsr wheel outer rim

Pass 11 Mar 2014 38,371 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 36,514 miles

cut in nsf tyre outer wall

Fail 13 Mar 2013 36,509 miles

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

cut in nsf tyre outer wall

slight cracking on nsr tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2012 34,918 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 33,978 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 32,283 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 30,875 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 30,779 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 30,779 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 25,176 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 25,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 20,214 miles

damage to o/s/f bumper

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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888 LFC is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 888 LFC, 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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888 LFC is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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