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L222 JRW

2002 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,948 mi
Last recorded175,948 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL222 JRW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 175,948 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front seat cushion badly worn

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 171,467 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front strut top mount stiff

Pass 18 Feb 2019 160,836 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 153,443 miles

Different size wheels front to rear

Fuel hose slightly damaged on fuel filter (7.2.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both deteriorated (2.7.4)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 153,443 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Different size wheels front to rear

Fuel hose slightly damaged on fuel filter (7.2.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both deteriorated (2.7.4)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 143,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 143,082 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 132,349 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 132,349 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 119,820 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2014 103,518 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 103,518 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 91,597 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 85,697 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 83,461 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 83,461 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 77,802 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 74,306 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 64,353 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 54,930 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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L222 JRW is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 L222 JRW, 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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L222 JRW is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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