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LN52 XZX

2002 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,326 mi
Last recorded73,326 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN52 XZX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 73,326 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 70,160 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 68,690 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 65,575 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 59,851 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 57,415 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 57,415 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2020 52,944 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 52,334 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 48,697 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 48,533 miles

Front reg plate damaged

brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2016 48,533 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front reg plate damaged

brake discs corroded

service warning displayed

Pass 19 Sep 2015 48,437 miles

front reg plate damaged

play in nearside front steering rack mounting bracket

service warning displayed

slightly long travel on footbrake ?

Pass 20 Sep 2014 46,658 miles

front reg plate damaged

slight play in nearside rack mounting bracket

slightly long travel on footbrake

Pass 25 Sep 2013 46,222 miles

both front tyres side walls damaged

nearside front tyre side wall cracked

nearside steering rack mounting play between bracket and rack

Fail 25 Sep 2013 46,222 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres side walls damaged

nearside front tyre side wall cracked

nearside steering rack mounting play between bracket and rack

Pass 27 Sep 2012 44,104 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 43,039 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

oil leak

play to near side front steeing arm /rack needs to be checked further

Pass 29 Sep 2011 43,039 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak

play to near side front steeing arm /rack needs to be checked further

Pass 29 Sep 2010 42,202 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 42,202 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 41,773 miles

steering rack slight play nearside

Fail 23 Sep 2009 41,773 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

steering rack slight play nearside

Pass 23 Sep 2008 40,903 miles

FRONT WHEEL TRACKING OUT

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 39,005 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 32,741 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 23,740 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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LN52 XZX is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 LN52 XZX, 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 LN52 XZX registered?

LN52 XZX is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 18 September 2002.

Is LN52 XZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN52 XZX shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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