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ML02 EKX

2002 Volvo C70

Orange Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

116,848 mi
Last recorded116,848 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 EKX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 116,848 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both O/Side and N/Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 116,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 113,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/Side and N/Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both O/Side and N/Side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 113,110 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/Side and N/Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both O/Side and N/Side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 109,454 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f inner face (pitted) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f brake backing plate corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2020 106,453 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both O/Side & N/Side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Poss H/Brake shoes (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 102,088 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 102,088 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s/f and inner steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working o/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 95,975 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f inner steering joint has slight play

o/s/r tyre has small cracks in tread

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s/r (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 95,975 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear (7.1.1)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f inner steering joint has slight play

o/s/r tyre has small cracks in tread

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s/r (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 90,857 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 90,857 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS Control ring (3.4.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 86,298 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 86,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 83,030 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 83,030 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 75,370 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Apr 2014 75,370 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 70,046 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2013 70,045 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 64,874 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2011 54,746 miles

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

slight play n/s/f o/s/f steering rack inner joints

Pass 16 Apr 2011 54,746 miles

slight play n/s/f o/s/f steering rack inner joints

Pass 23 Apr 2010 45,530 miles

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

Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 37,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front number plate damaged

n/s/rear tyre low inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2009 37,726 miles

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front number plate damaged

n/s/rear tyre low inner edge

Fail 23 Apr 2008 31,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front number plate damaged

o/s/front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2008 31,201 miles

front number plate damaged

o/s/front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2007 26,473 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2006 19,248 miles

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge.Front No plate broken.

Fail 25 Apr 2006 19,248 miles

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge.Front No plate broken.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 EKX is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Orange with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 ML02 EKX, 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 EKX is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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