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KN02 ZXL

2002 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

226,230 mi
Last recorded226,230 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN02 ZXL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2023 226,230 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Fuel hose leaking at filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS sensor wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake backplate corroded

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 222,511 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 222,389 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 218,835 miles

Rear exhaust tail pipe x2 holes coroded

Rear fuel tank cover coroded

Pass 16 Sep 2020 215,605 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 215,603 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords in cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords in cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily cracking and perishing/ Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily cracking and perishing/ Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 212,170 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 212,169 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel filter loose in bracket

Pass 20 Aug 2018 207,046 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 207,046 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 202,860 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 202,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Management light on

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 202,574 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 198,261 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 192,929 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 192,929 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 187,866 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 182,844 miles

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

Offside Front 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 20 Sep 2013 182,844 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 176,355 miles

inside edge o/s/f tyre worn

slight play in nearside steering arm

Fail 12 Oct 2011 170,886 miles

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

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

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

n/s front tyre has a cut deep enough to reach plly or cords but not within requirements

Pass 12 Oct 2011 170,886 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre has a cut deep enough to reach plly or cords but not within requirements

Pass 21 Oct 2010 165,590 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 165,590 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 159,605 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 152,363 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 145,649 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 138,511 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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KN02 ZXL is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KN02 ZXL, 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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KN02 ZXL is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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