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MK51 LZB

2002 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,694 mi
Last recorded65,694 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 LZB
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 65,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in rear tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 65,694 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in rear tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 64,828 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 63,628 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 63,628 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 63,623 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 63,618 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front number plate fading

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 12 Apr 2016 60,621 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 55,184 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 551,691 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 51,251 miles

Wear in nearside steering rack wearing

Pass 19 Mar 2013 48,241 miles

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

seat belt light on

Pass 8 Mar 2012 46,524 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 45,276 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 43,990 miles

Front No plate deteriorating

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 41,257 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 41,257 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2008 37,703 miles

Nearside rear disc distorting

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 37,703 miles

Nearside rear disc distorting

Pass 22 Jan 2007 33,691 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 29,360 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 29,360 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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MK51 LZB is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MK51 LZB, 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 MK51 LZB registered?

MK51 LZB is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 19 January 2002.

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