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LJ52 WJV

2002 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,028 mi
Last recorded154,028 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 WJV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 154,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slightly deteriorated. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly deteriorated. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack is seeping slightly. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 153,914 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slightly deteriorated. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly deteriorated. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack is seeping slightly. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 147,251 miles

Both front headlamp images are in poor condition.

Damage to offside front headlamp lens.

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack damp.

Fail 5 Sep 2018 147,251 miles

Both front headlamp images are in poor condition.

Damage to offside front headlamp lens.

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack damp.

Pass 5 Sep 2017 141,134 miles

Both front headlight images poor

Both rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front cv boot leaking

Offside front headlight cracked

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

Slight corrosion both front coil springs

Slight corrosion rear chassis

Slight engine oil leak

Steering rack damp

Upper engine mounting cracked

Fail 4 Sep 2017 141,134 miles

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

Both front headlight images poor

Both rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front cv boot leaking

Offside front headlight cracked

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

Slight corrosion both front coil springs

Slight corrosion rear chassis

Slight engine oil leak

Steering rack damp

Upper engine mounting cracked

Pass 6 Sep 2016 133,732 miles

Both front headlamp images are poor.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 125,631 miles

All four coil springs corroded

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Light corrosion rear chassis

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Side repeater (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 125,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

All four coil springs corroded

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Light corrosion rear chassis

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Side repeater (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 115,411 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 107,395 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 99,770 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 92,914 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 84,295 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 75,588 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 65,592 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 55,091 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 45,533 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 WJV is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LJ52 WJV, 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 WJV is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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