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BJ02 EJX

2002 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

150,667 mi
Last recorded150,667 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 EJX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 150,667 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 150,655 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2016 150,636 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 150,635 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 149,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 149,649 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 144,885 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 139,389 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 134,151 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 134,116 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 128,496 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 128,378 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 122,265 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 122,262 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front wiper blades split

srs light on

Pass 28 Mar 2008 116,204 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 108,652 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 101,263 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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BJ02 EJX is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BJ02 EJX, 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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BJ02 EJX is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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