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A20 MEL

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

47,821 mi
Last recorded47,821 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 MEL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 47,821 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 47,758 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2023 47,369 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 47,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 46,454 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 44,823 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 43,876 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 40,767 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 40,652 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 37,649 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 33,630 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 30,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit due to distorted wheel rim (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 26,600 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 26,373 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 22,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2011 17,476 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 11,653 miles

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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A20 MEL is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2006 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 69,578 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 A20 MEL, 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 20 years old, this Volvo C70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A20 MEL is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 7 November 2006.

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