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BG02 VBZ

2002 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,912 mi
Last recorded89,912 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 VBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 89,912 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 83,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 73,844 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 70,309 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 68,754 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 68,392 miles

headlight reflectors slightly tarnished

Pass 17 Jun 2020 68,363 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 67,845 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 67,845 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 66,767 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 66,767 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 66,402 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Apr 2016 65,539 miles

Rear tyres perished

Fail 22 Apr 2016 65,538 miles

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Apr 2015 63,601 miles

slight roughness n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 23 Apr 2014 61,589 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 61,589 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 61,506 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

osr tyre is cracked but no ply or cords are exposed.

Pass 3 Jun 2013 58,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre wearing lumpy

Fail 3 Jun 2013 58,355 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

offside rear tyre wearing lumpy

Pass 12 Jun 2012 56,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2011 57,834 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 47,279 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside rear inner side light not working

Fail 8 Mar 2010 47,275 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside rear inner side light not working

Pass 10 Dec 2008 44,846 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2008 44,834 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 40,536 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 33,474 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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BG02 VBZ is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG02 VBZ, 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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What year was BG02 VBZ registered?

BG02 VBZ is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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