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AE56 WWX

2006 Volvo C70

Gold Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,799 mi
Last recorded126,799 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 WWX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 126,799 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 126,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 112,327 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 112,221 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 106,825 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 106,825 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 102,173 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 96,446 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 90,906 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both sides front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

both sides rear indicators fading to white

both sides rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges

parking brake performance @ 17% just meets the pass standard

Fail 4 Jul 2017 90,797 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both sides front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

both sides rear indicators fading to white

both sides rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges

parking brake performance @ 17% just meets the pass standard

Pass 13 Jul 2016 85,701 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 81,380 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Aug 2014 76,643 miles

All four tyres are heavily worn on edges

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 76,643 miles

All four tyres are heavily worn on edges

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 73,223 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 73,223 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 55,768 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 24,375 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 15,259 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 10,675 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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AE56 WWX is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Gold with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 AE56 WWX, 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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AE56 WWX is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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