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LS02 HWV

2002 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

167,643 mi
Last recorded167,643 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS02 HWV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 167,643 miles

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 159,798 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear seat belts not fully tested due to restricted accessibility

Fail 19 Jul 2016 159,798 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users and slight damage (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear seat belts not fully tested due to restricted accessibility

Pass 24 Jul 2015 143,042 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 141,956 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

both front steering rack arms have slight play

Fail 9 Feb 2015 141,956 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

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

both front steering rack arms have slight play

Pass 6 Feb 2014 137,734 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn and liped

n/s front steering rack arm has slight play

n/s rear brake slightly out of ballance

rear brake pads wearing tin

Pass 8 Feb 2013 132,623 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs have slight run out

Fail 6 Feb 2013 132,623 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs have slight run out

Pass 7 Feb 2012 126,313 miles

oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both steering rack ends have slight play

n/s/f sill damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2011 121,009 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded (due to standing)

slight play on o/s and n/s steering rack joints

Fail 9 Apr 2010 120,162 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs slightly corroded (due to standing)

slight play on o/s and n/s steering rack jonts

Pass 9 Apr 2010 120,162 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs slightly corroded (due to standing)

slight play on o/s and n/s steering rack jonts

Pass 31 Mar 2009 116,390 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 116,345 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 106,086 miles

both front tyres low on tread edges/ both rear tyres low on tread edges (BOARDERLINE)

both front tyres slighty rubbing inner wheel arch liners

nearside steering rack gator damp

rear bake pads look low

slight play in steering rack both sides

Fail 9 Mar 2007 93,541 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 93,541 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 75,031 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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LS02 HWV is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LS02 HWV, 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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LS02 HWV is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 13 May 2002.

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