2002 Volvo C70 · 1,055 MOT tests
2002 Volvo C70 reliability
2002 Volvo C70s fail 34.9% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 11 C70 years (1,055 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo C70s: 38.9%)
- 34.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo C70s: 38.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- 96,505
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,055
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2002 against the years either side
- 2001 cars: 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does worse)
- 2003 cars: 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 4.5% of tests fail here (20% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 60% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2002 car carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
Common problems
What fails on a 2002 Volvo C70
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics15.4%
- Suspension12.4%
- Brakes10.5%
- Tyres6.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.5%
- Steering4.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 4.17%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.79%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Position lamp not working 3.51%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.51%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Ball joint dust cover no longer sealed 3.13%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.27%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (13.46%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.47%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (11%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.05%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (8.15%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (6.92%)
Other years
Every Volvo C70 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2002 Volvo C70 reliable?
2002 Volvo C70s fail 34.9% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 11 C70 years (1,055 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2002 Volvo C70 MOT?
Most often headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (4.17% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (3.79% of tests), position lamp not working (3.51% of tests).
How many miles should a 2002 Volvo C70 have done?
At its MOT aged about 21, a typical 2002 Volvo C70 shows 96,505 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2002 car?
A car first registered in 2002 carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
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