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YB51 XNO

2002 Volvo C70

Turquoise Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

157,420 mi
Last recorded157,420 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB51 XNO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 157,420 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 148,194 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 143,288 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 137,831 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 137,830 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 130,790 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45x17 94w el (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 126,037 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres perished both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 119,076 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 119,076 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 114,823 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

EML light on

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Advise replacing ()

Fail 30 Jan 2019 114,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

EML light on

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Advise replacing ()

Pass 19 Feb 2018 108,496 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017 100,698 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 3 Mar 2016 99,161 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 97,571 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 96,356 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 91,782 miles

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack

Pass 13 Mar 2012 87,217 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 76,991 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 71,756 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 66,499 miles

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 18 Mar 2008 62,408 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 52,147 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 41,783 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 41,783 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YB51 XNO is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Turquoise with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 YB51 XNO, 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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YB51 XNO is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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