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EK02 NPU

2002 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

105,344 mi
Last recorded105,344 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 NPU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 105,344 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Oct 2024 102,111 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 99,877 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) mostly nearside ()

Fail 16 Oct 2023 99,877 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) mostly nearside ()

Pass 28 Oct 2022 97,471 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 93,708 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 90,543 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 90,394 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 90,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2018 87,119 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 87,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 84,382 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 81,377 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 80,121 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 80,089 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 74,477 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 74,477 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 66,186 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise front wipers smearing screen.

Pass 29 Oct 2013 66,186 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise front wipers smearing screen.

Pass 8 Nov 2012 55,645 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 54,931 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 51,768 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 51,738 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 48,247 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 48,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 44,445 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 38,819 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 33,519 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 27,174 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
Full Volvo C70 reliability report

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EK02 NPU is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 EK02 NPU, 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 EK02 NPU registered?

EK02 NPU is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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