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AK06 XVX

2006 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

133,852 mi
Last recorded133,852 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 XVX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 133,852 miles

Covers/undertrays fitted

N/S/F tyre getting low

Rear inner brake pads starting to get low

Pass 5 Jul 2017 133,782 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 133,773 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 133,764 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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Pass 26 Nov 2013 131,737 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside rear light lens damaged but not effecting light output

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

Service light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2013 131,737 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside rear light lens damaged but not effecting light output

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

Service light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2012 128,150 miles

front lower suspension arm inner bushes perishing.

rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

there was no oil in engine.

Fail 10 Aug 2012 128,150 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front lower suspension arm inner bushes perishing.

rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

there was no oil in engine.

Pass 2 Aug 2011 124,138 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 124,138 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 118,778 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 99,593 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 99,593 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XVX is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 XVX, 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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What year was AK06 XVX registered?

AK06 XVX is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 May 2006.

Is AK06 XVX safe to buy?

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