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LP02 BFA

2002 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

72,271 mi
Last recorded72,271 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP02 BFA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 72,271 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 14 Jun 2016 72,214 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Towbar retaining device insecure x2 bolts loose (6.6.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 12 Jun 2015 67,012 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 67,012 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2014 62,227 miles

both front tyres nearing limit

Pass 10 Jun 2013 58,561 miles

n/s front tyre damage no canvass showing

Fail 10 Jun 2013 58,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s front tyre damage no canvass showing

Pass 8 Jun 2012 55,557 miles

deep cracks in n/s rear tyre

original fuel filter still on car

Pass 14 Jun 2011 52,600 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 52,598 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre nearing limit

Pass 8 Jun 2010 48,367 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 48,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 42,969 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 May 2009 42,962 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2008 37,183 miles

some noise from suspension when going lock to lock

Fail 29 May 2008 37,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f tyre tread worn very low in the centre section

some noise from suspension when going lock to lock

Pass 25 May 2007 33,482 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 27,072 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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LP02 BFA is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LP02 BFA, 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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LP02 BFA is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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