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LA51 JXK

2002 Volvo C70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,820 mi
Last recorded75,820 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 JXK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 75,820 miles

Nearside wing mirror glass cracked

Fail 9 Jun 2026 75,820 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 19 Jun 2025 69,759 miles

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 7 May 2024 63,498 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track control arm / drumstick slight wear / movement. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 57,264 miles

Nearside Front Coil Spring Touching On Inner Wheel Arch But Not Broken

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight Play Top Engine Mount

Fail 9 May 2023 57,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil Spring Touching On Inner Wheel Arch But Not Broken

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight Play Top Engine Mount

Pass 23 May 2022 51,782 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight play top engine mount

Pass 4 Jan 2021 46,116 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight play top engine mount

Fail 4 Jan 2021 46,116 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight play top engine mount

Pass 10 Dec 2019 41,125 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 32,120 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 32,120 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 32,117 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 30,808 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 29,678 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 28,717 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 27,400 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 26,443 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 25,612 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 24,460 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 22,424 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 19,247 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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LA51 JXK is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LA51 JXK, 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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What year was LA51 JXK registered?

LA51 JXK is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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