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AJ56 GLJ

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,652 mi
Last recorded39,652 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 GLJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2025 39,652 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 38,708 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 38,464 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 38,025 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 37,598 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 37,178 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 36,573 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 Aug 2018 36,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 35,590 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

o/s n/s front large suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 25 Aug 2016 35,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s rear tyre on limit

Pass 27 Aug 2015 31,940 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 26,887 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 22,794 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 19,331 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 15,662 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 12,575 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 9,349 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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AJ56 GLJ is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AJ56 GLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ56 GLJ registered?

AJ56 GLJ is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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