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UP02 ANJ

2016 Volvo C70

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests36 (25 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate69.4%

Mileage

59,358 mi
Last recorded59,358 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUP02 ANJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

25 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 59,358 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2026 99,671 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Apr 2026 99,669 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Dec 2025 58,115 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 98,853 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 98,853 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 55,863 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners in drivers field of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 98,577 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play both inner joints

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are cracked on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 98,574 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords visible on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords visible on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play both inner joints

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are cracked on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 53,572 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 97,083 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 51,354 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 93,167 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2022 93,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 48,973 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 90,585 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 90,585 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 45,738 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 85,620 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 85,618 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 36,327 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 36,313 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 76,812 miles

nearside rear bumpstop deteriorated

Fail 26 Feb 2019 76,810 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative detatched (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear bumpstop deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2019 33,563 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 68,895 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 68,891 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2017 58,859 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 58,853 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 49,473 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 49,472 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 40,375 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 40,374 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 32,053 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 22,229 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 15,462 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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UP02 ANJ is a 2016 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.4%.

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 UP02 ANJ, 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 10 years old, this Volvo C70 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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UP02 ANJ is a 2016 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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