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AK06 AML

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

96,850 mi
Last recorded96,850 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 AML
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 96,850 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 96,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 91,794 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 91,793 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 88,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 88,136 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 84,382 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 84,382 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 80,785 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 76,606 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 76,606 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 72,493 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 69,500 miles

Nearside Front marker light not working

Nearside Rear light unit condensated

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin should be checked (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres worn on edges

front and rear tyres different sizes

recommend tracking after tyres

Fail 28 Jan 2019 69,500 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front marker light not working

Nearside Rear light unit condensated

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin should be checked (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres worn on edges

front and rear tyres different sizes

recommend tracking after tyres

Pass 20 Mar 2018 66,046 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 66,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 59,267 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 51,832 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 47,657 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 40,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 33,451 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 29,513 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 24,876 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 20,674 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 16,601 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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AK06 AML is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AK06 AML, 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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AK06 AML is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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