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PE02 HXJ

2002 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

124,303 mi
Last recorded124,303 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE02 HXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2026 124,303 miles

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

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn all discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating all (1.2.1 (e))

Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2025 123,470 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 123,470 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 119,904 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 119,904 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play both rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2022 118,002 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 8 Nov 2021 116,055 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 113,745 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 105,955 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 103,065 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 99,474 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 94,693 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 90,225 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 86,450 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 83,801 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 80,257 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 80,257 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 74,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 74,928 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 66,157 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 51,238 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 46,967 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 42,973 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres starting to perish

cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall - no cords exposed

Pass 4 Apr 2006 34,151 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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PE02 HXJ is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 PE02 HXJ, 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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PE02 HXJ is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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