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R30 LOU

2002 Volvo C70

Turquoise Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

37,953 mi
Last recorded37,953 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR30 LOU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 37,953 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 36,408 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 35,948 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 35,693 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 35,265 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 34,493 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 34,295 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 33,404 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 33,096 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 30,807 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 29,649 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 29,133 miles

advise brake fluid change. Pedal feels slightly spongy.

Pass 2 May 2014 28,513 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 25,894 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 22,200 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 21,348 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 19,662 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 19,659 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 18,353 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 16,061 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 14,313 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 12,021 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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R30 LOU is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Turquoise with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R30 LOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R30 LOU registered?

R30 LOU is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 10 May 2002.

Is R30 LOU safe to buy?

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