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LC51 BSX

2001 Volvo C70

Turquoise Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

272,090 mi
Last recorded272,090 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 BSX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 272,090 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 269,530 miles

Steering system slightly rough Lock to Lock (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 266,367 miles

Steering system slightly rough Lock to Lock (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 264,699 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 262,431 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 261,253 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 257,553 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 249,795 miles

fuel filler pipe clamp corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2018 249,795 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working o/s (4.2.1 (a))

fuel filler pipe clamp corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2017 241,364 miles

both rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 21 Oct 2016 231,436 miles

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f inner steering arm has slight play

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 219,953 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

slight play o/s/f inner steering arm

Fail 16 Oct 2015 219,953 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

slight play o/s/f inner steering arm

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 205,947 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 205,947 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 191,227 miles

Engine idle flutulating

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 181,116 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 181,116 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 165,329 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 149,312 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 128,150 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front no plate is starting to deteriorate

front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

Pass 24 Oct 2008 108,886 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres are starting to wear uneven on inner edge of tread

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 88,032 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 88,032 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 68,858 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both head lamp aims are on maximum low level

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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LC51 BSX is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Turquoise with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 LC51 BSX, 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 LC51 BSX registered?

LC51 BSX is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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