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LO51 BXU

2002 Volvo C70

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

178,984 mi
Last recorded178,984 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Volvo C7077,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO51 BXU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2015 178,984 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust rear mounting corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2014 174,618 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 170,982 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 165,012 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 159,629 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 149,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 149,747 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 132,002 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 132,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2008 114,972 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 114,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 97,300 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 78,100 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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LO51 BXU is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 77,814 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 LO51 BXU, 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 24 years old, this Volvo C70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LO51 BXU registered?

LO51 BXU is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is LO51 BXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO51 BXU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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