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A6 BWR

2002 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,649 mi
Last recorded127,649 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 BWR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 127,649 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2024 127,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight tyre edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight tyre edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 126,762 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 125,221 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 125,221 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 122,887 miles

handbrake 18%

Pass 21 Aug 2020 121,225 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 121,221 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough bearing (2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 119,627 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 116,772 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 114,853 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 113,427 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 112,000 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 109,602 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 96,450 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 96,450 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 86,296 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 80,852 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 74,877 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 66,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 58,865 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 58,865 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2007 51,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 51,532 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 40,072 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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A6 BWR is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 A6 BWR, 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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A6 BWR is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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