CarVerify

Free Car Check

FP02 BWB

2002 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

74,811 mi
Last recorded74,811 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 BWB
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 74,811 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 74,796 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 74,791 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner of (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2016 71,419 miles

Headlamp patterns poor.

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 66,232 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 60,222 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 54,176 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

very slight noise n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 12 Oct 2013 54,176 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

very slight noise n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 24 Oct 2012 47,863 miles

advise free play in offside steering arm

advise front brake pads low

Fail 24 Oct 2012 47,863 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

advise free play in offside steering arm

advise front brake pads low

Pass 3 Nov 2011 43,693 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Nov 2010 40,263 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 37,878 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 31 Mar 2009 32,349 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 29,257 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 22,051 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 14,556 miles

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

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

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FP02 BWB is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FP02 BWB, 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

How do I check the history of FP02 BWB?

You can check the full history of FP02 BWB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FP02 BWB registered?

FP02 BWB is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 6 June 2002.

Is FP02 BWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP02 BWB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FP02 BWB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FP02 BWB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.