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BN51 UXW

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

106,975 mi
Last recorded106,975 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 UXW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 106,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 106,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 106,602 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 106,592 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 104,632 miles

Both the front tyres are worn on the inner edges

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 100,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 100,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 97,099 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 97,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested no defined pattern to test (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 94,989 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 94,989 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced reflector (1.7.5a)

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 93,165 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 93,165 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 90,883 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 83,445 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 80,349 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 80,349 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 77,272 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 77,245 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 May 2011 75,225 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 65,431 miles

offside inner track rod end has slight play

Fail 25 Feb 2010 65,431 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside inner track rod end has slight play

Fail 28 Feb 2009 56,876 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s headlight lens cracked.

Pass 28 Feb 2009 56,876 miles

o/s headlight lens cracked.

Pass 2 Feb 2008 47,452 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 40,949 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 32,445 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 32,445 miles

Offside Front 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)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front fog lamp not working

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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BN51 UXW is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 2001 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 84,660 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 BN51 UXW, 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 25 years old, this Volvo C70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BN51 UXW registered?

BN51 UXW is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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The MOT history for BN51 UXW shows 28 tests with a 60.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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