CarVerify

Free Car Check

WST 16

2002 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2435cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

104,571 mi
Last recorded104,571 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWST 16
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 104,571 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 104,547 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both outer sidewalls slight. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 104,496 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 104,271 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 103,984 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s showing white (4.4.3 (a))

slight play o/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 24 Sep 2020 103,516 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 102,511 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 102,247 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 102,041 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 101,616 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 100,097 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 99,440 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 98,052 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 93,461 miles

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

n/s/f seatback not tilting

n/s/r tyre worn on stepped edges of tread + nail in tread [215/45/17w]

o/s/f brake caliper slide covers missing

rear brake discs corroding

unable to check o/s/r seatbelt due to childseat

Fail 14 May 2012 93,461 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/f seatback not tilting

n/s/r tyre worn on stepped edges of tread + nail in tread [215/45/17w]

o/s/f brake caliper slide covers missing

rear brake discs corroding

unable to check o/s/r seatbelt due to childseat

Pass 27 Apr 2011 82,848 miles

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

rear discs worn

slight rattle from exhaust but exhaust system secure

Fail 21 Apr 2011 82,848 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear discs worn

Pass 17 May 2010

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2009 64,799 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 63,428 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 58,143 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 47,382 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
Full Volvo C70 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WST 16 is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WST 16, 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

How do I check the history of WST 16?

You can check the full history of WST 16 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WST 16 registered?

WST 16 is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 April 2002.

Is WST 16 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WST 16 shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WST 16 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WST 16. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.