2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 Volvo C70 MOT pass rate and common faults

246 MOT tests in 2024. 65.0% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

112Well above average
Passed first time65.0%
Failed or needed repairs35.0%
Typical mileage at test93,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 246 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect6.1%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.3%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.8%
  4. Position lamp: not working2.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.8%
    8 marked dangerous
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.8%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.4%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    6 marked dangerous
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.0%
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics22.4%
  2. Brakes15.4%
  3. Suspension11.8%
  4. Tyres9.3%
  5. Steering7.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks6.5%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.9%
  8. Body & chassis3.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.1%
  2. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)13.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.0%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.8%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2002 Volvo C70?

In 2024, 65.0% of 2002 Volvo C70 cars passed their MOT first time, across 246 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Volvo C70?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; coil spring: fractured or broken; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2002 Volvo C70 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 112, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).