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BJ02 MLK

2002 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,771 mi
Last recorded105,771 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 MLK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 105,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage Reservoir cap leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 105,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Fog lamp inoperative

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage Reservoir cap leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 102,043 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 94,587 miles

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

n/s front tyre pressure low

o/s rear tyre uneven wear

underside rusty

Pass 27 Jun 2016 93,152 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all 3 rear brake hose ferrules are corroded slightly

both front tyre treads cracked slightly

engine management light iluminated

light corrosion to rear underbody

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

offside front brake disk back plate is corroded

offside rear tyre tread wearing uneven (tread stepping) on the inner edge

play in steering rack internal joints

tow ball/hitch not present at the time of the test

Fail 22 Jun 2016 93,117 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all 3 rear brake hose ferrules are corroded slightly

both front tyre treads cracked slightly

engine management light iluminated

light corrosion to rear underbody

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

offside front brake disk back plate is corroded

offside rear tyre tread wearing uneven (tread stepping) on the inner edge

play in steering rack internal joints

tow ball/hitch not present at the time of the test

Pass 24 Jun 2015 89,182 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

engine malfunction lamp illuminated

offside front brake disc back plate/dust cover corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2014 85,986 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

offside front brake disc backplate/dust cover corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2014 85,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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

engine malfunction lamp illuminated- non testable item

nearside front tyre- outer wall damaged

offside front brake disc backplate/dust cover corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2013 83,381 miles

the nsf tyre has a small cut in the outer side wall but not to the cords

the nsr and osr boot floors are very corroded but not holed

the nsr and osr coil springs are very corroded

the osf steering rack inner joint has slight play

the osr and nsr chassis is very corroded but not holed

Pass 11 Apr 2012 81,401 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 75,842 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 75,842 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 69,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

advise o/s/f tyre cracking between the tread

Pass 22 Apr 2009 65,932 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 60,283 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 52,692 miles

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

osr inner side light not working

Pass 7 Apr 2006 41,245 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 MLK is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BJ02 MLK, 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 MLK is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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