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R5 DEM

2002 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

49,963 mi
Last recorded49,963 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 DEM
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 49,963 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 49,681 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle has signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2024 49,222 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 48,154 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front marks on the inner wings signs of chaffing

covers fitted on underside . signs of corrosion to vehicle and components i recommend a treatment be applied .

Pass 3 Mar 2022 47,254 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most needs cleaning off and painting in a protective spray (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 46,617 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 46,340 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x3 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 46,340 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x3 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 45,934 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 45,178 miles

Central Front both sides road wheel rubbing on inner arches

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

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

Rear tyre walls cracked

underbody corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2017 43,996 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Exhaust corroded

Nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 3 Mar 2016 40,980 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust corroded

front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

rear tyres cracking

Fail 3 Mar 2016 40,980 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust corroded

front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

rear tyres cracking

Pass 25 Feb 2015 40,325 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 36,804 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 36,798 miles

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

Nearside Steering lock stop damaged (2.2.D.2c)

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

Offside Steering lock stop damaged (2.2.D.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 35,063 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 32,872 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 32,872 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 30,579 miles

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

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

front & rear no.plates slight delamination

Pass 19 Feb 2010 30,579 miles

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

front & rear no.plates slight delamination

Pass 5 Mar 2009 27,854 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear tyre low on tread and worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Mar 2009 27,854 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear tyre low on tread and worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2008 25,414 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 21,260 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 21,260 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 17,915 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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R5 DEM is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 R5 DEM, 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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R5 DEM is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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