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LJ52 WDD

2002 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

84,019 mi
Last recorded84,019 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 WDD
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 84,019 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 82,805 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 76,977 miles

Both Front Tyre's Wearing Edges/Perishing (2010)

Nearside Head Light Glass Damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre Perishing (2011)

Pass 10 Aug 2021 76,364 miles

Both Front Tyre's Wearing Edges/Perishing (2010)

Nearside Rear Tyre Perishing (2011)

Pass 14 Aug 2020 75,767 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre's Wearing Edges

Front and Rear Brake Pads Appear Low

Pass 8 Aug 2019 75,336 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 75,323 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 69,020 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 68,699 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 67,554 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 67,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 66,850 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 66,845 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 66,161 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 65,093 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 65,093 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 64,880 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Servo noisy but operation ok.

Fail 2 Sep 2011 64,880 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Servo noisy but operation ok.

Pass 2 Aug 2010 63,187 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 61,956 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 61,954 miles

Front Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 60,347 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 60,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 58,398 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 53,701 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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LJ52 WDD is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LJ52 WDD, 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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LJ52 WDD is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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