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ML02 BKZ

2002 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

107,070 mi
Last recorded107,070 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 BKZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 107,070 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 106,609 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 104,220 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 100,889 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 97,411 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 95,060 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 91,482 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 88,522 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 88,522 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 84,924 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 80,544 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 74,870 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 71,882 miles

N/side front tyre has wear on the inner and outer treads.

O/side front tyre has heavy wear on the inner tread

Pass 2 Dec 2009 68,434 miles

Slight play in PAS rack

Pass 26 Mar 2009 60,643 miles

slight play offside of steering rack

Fail 26 Mar 2009 62,639 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

slight play offside of steering rack

Pass 19 Mar 2008 55,796 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 48,612 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 48,484 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 41,329 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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ML02 BKZ is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ML02 BKZ, 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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ML02 BKZ is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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