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BK02 LXC

2002 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

85,135 mi
Last recorded85,135 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 LXC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 85,135 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 85,121 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 85,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn out on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn out inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 81,499 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 75,448 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 75,448 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 69,888 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 63,760 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 63,760 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 61,557 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 60,496 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 60,407 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 60,023 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 59,927 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 59,663 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 59,591 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 59,336 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 56,321 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 53,858 miles

both front lower arms-bushs parting

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear pads appear worn

slight play in steering rack/track rod-o/s

slight scrubbing on both front tyre treads. both rear tyre treads worn-uneven wear/scrubbing edges

upto 24% imbalance on rear foot brake application

Pass 26 Jun 2007 49,717 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front lower arms-bushs parting

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

Fail 26 Jun 2007 49,715 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 46,701 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 46,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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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BK02 LXC is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BK02 LXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK02 LXC registered?

BK02 LXC is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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