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Y80 KMC

2002 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

112,803 mi
Last recorded112,803 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY80 KMC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 112,803 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2026 112,796 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mounting bracket corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 112,650 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 112,552 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 112,281 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2023 112,281 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 112,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also has slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Rubbing on ant roll bar link (1.6 (d))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Badly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Rubbing on ant roll bar link (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Affecting beam pattern, also lens is cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Badly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 108,930 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 108,925 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering reservoir insecure

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 105,837 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Leaking at master cylinder (1.1.3 (e))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fuel filter badly corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2020 105,812 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Leaking at master cylinder (1.1.3 (e))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fuel filter badly corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2019 103,073 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 99,144 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 99,144 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2017 95,246 miles

Battery secured with cable ties

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 95,246 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Wont adjust (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 90,006 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 79,418 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 78,199 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 75,983 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 66,542 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Slight movement in N/S front steering arm

Slight movement in O/S front steering arm

Pass 23 Jul 2010 65,986 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 61,714 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 61,704 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2008 58,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 58,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2007 54,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 54,541 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 47,773 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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Y80 KMC is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 Y80 KMC, 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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Y80 KMC is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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