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BN02 EOS

2002 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,758 mi
Last recorded84,758 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 EOS
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 84,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play WISHBONE BOTTOM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON OUUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2025 84,756 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTTOM WISHBONE BALLL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play WISHBONE BOTTOM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON OUUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 84,164 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 83,263 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drum stick inner ball joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 82,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play ball joint on steering rack drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 81,241 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs rusty from lack of use ? (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner ball joint on steering drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 81,239 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs rusty from lack of use ? (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner ball joint on steering drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 79,599 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 77,079 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 77,079 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 75,709 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 73,822 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 73,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 72,143 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 72,143 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 69,594 miles

Engine management system fault warning light illuminated

Pass 29 Nov 2012 67,388 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Nov 2011 62,639 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 62,639 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 60,222 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 52,592 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 44,952 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 37,219 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 29,165 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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BN02 EOS is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BN02 EOS, 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 BN02 EOS registered?

BN02 EOS is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is BN02 EOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN02 EOS shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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