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LS02 DXR

2002 Volvo C70

Bronze Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,494 mi
Last recorded88,494 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS02 DXR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 May 2025 88,494 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 77,565 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 67,400 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 60,141 miles

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 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 59,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 58,505 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 58,467 miles

Oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 14 Jul 2017 55,997 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 53,514 miles

near side front suspension lower ball joint rubber gaiter pershed/cracks

Fail 9 Jul 2016 53,514 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking power steering fluid level very low + (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

near side front suspension lower ball joint rubber gaiter pershed/cracks

Pass 30 Jun 2015 50,276 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 50,274 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 49,456 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 48,440 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 48,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2012 47,368 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 46,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 44,643 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 42,188 miles

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

o/s/r+n/s/r+n/s/f cracked on size walls need replaceing very SOON.

Pass 6 May 2008 38,985 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 36,787 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 35,428 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil on n/s steering rack boot

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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LS02 DXR is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Bronze with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LS02 DXR, 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 LS02 DXR registered?

LS02 DXR is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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