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WX02 XEM

2002 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,462 mi
Last recorded71,462 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX02 XEM
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 71,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 26 May 2017 71,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 May 2016 66,042 miles

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% osr outer and nsr inner (1.1.A.3b)

both rack boots perishing

oil filter seal leaking badly

osf tyre 6yrs old and perished

Fail 21 May 2016 66,042 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicator incorrect colour osr (1.4.A.2f)

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% osr outer and nsr inner (1.1.A.3b)

both rack boots perishing

oil filter seal leaking badly

osf tyre 6yrs old and perished

Pass 28 May 2015 60,424 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 59,347 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 57,623 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Steering lock not operating correctly

Fail 8 Jun 2012 57,618 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front brake discs worn

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

Steering lock not operating correctly

Pass 24 May 2011 56,639 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Mar 2010 53,794 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

cut in outer wall n/s/f tyre

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Mar 2010 53,788 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

cut in outer wall n/s/f tyre

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2008 49,553 miles

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)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 49,544 miles

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 45,573 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Nov 2007 45,573 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 37,177 miles

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

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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WX02 XEM is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WX02 XEM, 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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WX02 XEM is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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