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Volvo C70

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,435 cc

LB02 BPEMOT history

LB02 BPE is a blue petrol Volvo C70 first used on 4 Jul 2002. Its MOT expired on 15 Jan 2025 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 101,170 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Jan 2025
Mileage
101,170 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2024
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,102 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB02 BPE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
C70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
4 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB02 BPE was last recorded at 101,170 miles on 16 Jan 2024, 4,254 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,916 miles · 5 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
4,254 miles
Average per year
5,102 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 101,170 miles
  • 2022 – 96,916 miles
  • 2020 – 87,605 miles
  • 2018 – 69,250 miles
  • 2017 – 57,487 miles
  • 2015 – 56,742 miles
  • 2014 – 56,284 miles
  • 2012 – 55,206 miles
  • 2011 – 53,758 miles
  • 2010 – 51,124 miles
  • 2009 – 39,623 miles
  • 2008 – 25,755 miles
  • 2007 – 12,561 miles
  • 2006 – 11,641 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,170 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,170 miles1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    101,170 miles
    Test number
    479220873073
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail101,167 miles (+4,251)1 dangerous1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,167 miles
    Test number
    666125820864
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass96,916 miles (+9,311)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    96,916 miles
    Test number
    348354492293
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass87,605 miles (+18,355)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    87,605 miles
    Test number
    456127876747
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside front lower (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump gasket oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass69,250 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    69,250 miles
    Test number
    377083907806
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail69,250 miles (+11,763)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,250 miles
    Test number
    382738275751
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass57,487 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    57,487 miles
    Test number
    297348004489
    • AdvisorySuspension knock when maneuvering to the left

  8. Fail57,487 miles (+745)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,487 miles
    Test number
    197517972996
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySuspension knock when maneuvering to the left

  9. Pass56,742 miles (+458)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    56,742 miles
    Test number
    258854585433
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass56,284 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    56,284 miles
    Test number
    308559244189
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Fail56,284 miles (+1,078)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,284 miles
    Test number
    617128244184
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass55,206 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    55,206 miles
    Test number
    889062602171
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail55,206 miles (+1,448)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,206 miles
    Test number
    646271302180
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail53,758 miles2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,758 miles
    Test number
    239393771088
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

  15. Pass53,758 miles (+2,634)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    53,758 miles
    Test number
    666343271037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

  16. Pass51,124 miles (+11,501)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    51,124 miles
    Test number
    131928460039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,623 miles (+13,868)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    39,623 miles
    Test number
    491619829014
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  18. Pass25,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    25,755 miles
    Test number
    611405338081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail25,755 miles (+13,194)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,755 miles
    Test number
    880272438099
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass12,561 miles (+920)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    12,561 miles
    Test number
    710466437008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    11,641 miles
    Test number
    200981386469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB02 BPE

Does LB02 BPE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB02 BPE expired on 15 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB02 BPE?
The MOT on LB02 BPE expired on 15 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB02 BPE done?
LB02 BPE was recorded at 101,170 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2024, an average of 5,102 miles a year.
Has LB02 BPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB02 BPE has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LB02 BPE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB02 BPE find?
LB02 BPE passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 9 more.

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