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AK56 YKL

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,131 mi
Last recorded99,131 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 YKL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 99,131 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 91,923 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 91,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front tyres are worn on inner edges

Nearside Front tyre has a cut on outer sidewall

Pass 16 Jun 2015 86,717 miles

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

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

nsr tyre is slightly out of shape and worn bald on inner edge

rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2015 86,717 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

nsr tyre is slightly out of shape and worn bald on inner edge

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2014 78,197 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 78,195 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 76,110 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2013 75,835 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Fail 1 Jul 2013 75,835 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 19 Jun 2012 70,327 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 70,327 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 62,548 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 62,548 miles

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 22 Jul 2010 45,351 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 39,916 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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AK56 YKL is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AK56 YKL, 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 AK56 YKL registered?

AK56 YKL is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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