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L3 PKJ

2002 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

126,267 mi
Last recorded126,267 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 PKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 126,267 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 126,267 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 120,115 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 115,997 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 112,293 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2015 112,293 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2014 107,064 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 105,233 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 105,233 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre badly worn on inside edge

Offside rear tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Jan 2012 101,509 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Jan 2012 101,509 miles

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

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

Oil leak

bolt missing from front subframe strenghner bar

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

front subframe offside rear mount has a damaged bolt but subframe not affected

Pass 10 Jan 2011 89,866 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 89,866 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2010 74,125 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 74,125 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 59,725 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 59,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 49,276 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 32,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 32,593 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 25,988 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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L3 PKJ is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 L3 PKJ, 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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L3 PKJ is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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