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RJ02 VXZ

2002 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

178,028 mi
Last recorded178,028 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 VXZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 178,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 175,224 miles

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished

n/s/front rack end

oil leak

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 174,341 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 165,135 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

boot not opening with key or fob

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

offside rear tyre split on inner sidewall and is virtually the circumference of tyre

offside rear tyre split on outer sidewall

play at offside of steering rack

Fail 30 Mar 2015 165,135 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

boot not opening with key or fob

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

offside rear tyre split on inner sidewall and is virtually the circumference of tyre

offside rear tyre split on outer sidewall

play at offside of steering rack

Pass 28 Feb 2014 146,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

cracking to offside rear tyre both inner and outer faces

Pass 6 Mar 2013 140,627 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear torsion bar bushes bonding slightly split

slight play in both inner trackrods

Pass 7 Mar 2012 134,182 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge and wall and tread starting to crack

Pass 25 Mar 2011 127,181 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly worn on edge

slight play in both steering nuckles

Pass 11 Mar 2010 120,896 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 120,896 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2009 113,984 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 112,748 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 109,648 miles

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

rear number plate slight deterioration

Pass 29 Aug 2008 109,648 miles

rear number plate slight deterioration

Fail 22 May 2008 106,483 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 May 2007 95,902 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 95,902 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2006 78,603 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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RJ02 VXZ is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RJ02 VXZ, 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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RJ02 VXZ is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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