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AO56 RXR

2006 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

79,224 mi
Last recorded79,224 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 RXR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 79,224 miles

Underside of vehicle coated in undersealer

Pass 6 Dec 2024 76,607 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 73,360 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 68,586 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 68,096 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 68,095 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted lining detached from backing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 66,677 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 66,677 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt loose (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 64,357 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 59,912 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 54,077 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 50,514 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 50,511 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

1/ n/s rear tyre worn on inside edge not to cords at time of test

Pass 5 Nov 2016 42,427 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear shock assist perishing

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

parking brake efficiency 17% may require adjust or replacement

Pass 7 Nov 2015 32,680 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 25,332 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 15,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Nov 2013 15,959 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2012 15,763 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 14,886 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 13,840 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 12,110 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 12,110 miles

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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AO56 RXR is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AO56 RXR, 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 AO56 RXR registered?

AO56 RXR is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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