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SK02 AAR

2002 Volvo C70

Orange Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,240 mi
Last recorded127,240 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK02 AAR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 127,240 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 127,214 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Front Wipers (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 117,279 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 109,531 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake flex hoses at axle(nearside) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front suspension arm outer ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing slightly corroded.

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber casing slightly corroded.

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 109,530 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake flex hoses at axle(nearside) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front suspension arm outer ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing slightly corroded.

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber casing slightly corroded.

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 109,357 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm outer ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside rear brake flex hoses at axle. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake flex hose at axle. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 109,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs sensor ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front suspension arm outer ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside rear brake flex hoses at axle. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake flex hose at axle. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 109,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules brake hoses(2) (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 108,925 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 108,925 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)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 107,600 miles

Oil leaks

Fail 22 Jan 2016 107,600 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leaks

Pass 27 Jan 2015 104,593 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 104,593 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 101,039 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 99,710 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 98,170 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 98,170 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 90,779 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 90,429 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 82,591 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 82,591 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 14 Feb 2009 73,680 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

condensation in both front indictaor lens

corrosion on rear discs

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 2 Feb 2008 64,870 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2008 64,870 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 57,785 miles
Pass 1 May 2006 46,449 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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SK02 AAR is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Orange with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SK02 AAR, 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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SK02 AAR is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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