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AK06 JBX

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,281 mi
Last recorded130,281 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 JBX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 130,281 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 124,543 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 117,391 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 117,377 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative bolts to the lower arm (4.1.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 111,705 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 111,355 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 111,353 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2021 110,221 miles

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

Offside Rear Droplink fitted wrong side of anti roll bar. Still functioning and stafe

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 110,159 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear suspension spring arm outer bush failed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2 x bulges inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear suspension spring arm inner bushes heavily perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 104,405 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 104,405 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))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2019 98,488 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 94,871 miles

Dipstick tube insecure

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 94,870 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Dipstick tube insecure

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 87,582 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 81,240 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre wall has cuts in it

Fail 19 Apr 2016 81,240 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner tyre wall has cuts in it

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

n/s/r brake caliper sticking

Pass 1 Apr 2015 74,667 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 68,327 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 68,169 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 56,127 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 47,199 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 47,199 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 40,270 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 40,270 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2010 34,821 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 29,337 miles

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

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)

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 JBX is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JBX, 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 JBX is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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