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LC02 AJV

2002 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

174,369 mi
Last recorded174,369 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 AJV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 174,369 miles

fluid leakage near power steering reservoir

n/s/r tyre worn

Fail 5 Feb 2016 174,367 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

fluid leakage near power steering reservoir

n/s/r tyre worn

Pass 7 Feb 2015 173,628 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 159,654 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 145,919 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

near side front tyre wearing toinside edge

Pass 1 Feb 2013 145,919 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

near side front tyre wearing toinside edge

Fail 15 Feb 2011 102,486 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 102,486 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 87,270 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jan 2010 87,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 70,824 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 33,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 23 Jan 2007 33,552 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 41,255 miles

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

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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LC02 AJV is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LC02 AJV, 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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LC02 AJV is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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