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L500 MSS

2002 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

117,656 mi
Last recorded117,656 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 MSS
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 117,656 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

both front tyres perished

both front tyres show signs of rubbing on arch

both front tyres show signs of rubbing on arch

Fail 31 Mar 2017 117,656 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

both front tyres perished

both front tyres show signs of rubbing on arch

both front tyres show signs of rubbing on arch

Pass 6 Apr 2016 112,932 miles

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

rear axle mounting bushes deteriorating

slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 24 Mar 2016 112,932 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release dog clip stuck in catch (5.2.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear axle mounting bushes deteriorating

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 7 Apr 2015 110,296 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 110,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 104,362 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 97,045 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 90,668 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 90,668 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 81,274 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 72,929 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 72,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering lock stop loose (2.2.D.2c)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 64,078 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 55,016 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 55,016 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2007 47,112 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop damaged (2.2.D.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 47,112 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 39,860 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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L500 MSS is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 L500 MSS, 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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L500 MSS is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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