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AJ02 FFU

2002 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,736 mi
Last recorded154,736 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 FFU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 154,736 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 153,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 153,269 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 152,411 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 152,411 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 150,025 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 147,837 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 146,498 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 144,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 138,205 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 138,204 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 133,295 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 129,057 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 127,241 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 127,241 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 124,774 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 124,774 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 122,422 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 122,422 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 118,854 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 113,502 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 106,286 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 106,286 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 93,755 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 83,361 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 67,652 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 4 Apr 2006 56,645 miles

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

n/s/r tyre uneven wear

slight play o/s rack joint

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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AJ02 FFU is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 AJ02 FFU, 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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AJ02 FFU is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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