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AE56 YKH

2006 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

123,012 mi
Last recorded123,012 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 YKH
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 123,012 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 123,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 114,859 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 114,859 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 110,625 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 102,928 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 95,893 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 95,893 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2020 89,532 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 80,211 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 80,211 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 73,589 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 73,583 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 67,210 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 67,210 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 62,231 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 57,878 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 57,549 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 54,738 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 54,738 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 49,632 miles

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

Pass 19 Apr 2011 41,293 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 41,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 28,728 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 24,167 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 YKH is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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