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AO56 WEA

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

53,650 mi
Last recorded53,650 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 WEA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 53,650 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has a cut side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 47,978 miles

Under body of vehicle is covered in under seal

Pass 2 Dec 2022 47,443 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 47,443 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 46,907 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

unable to carry out full inspection of rear seat belts due to dog belts fitted

undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 13 May 2019 46,209 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 43,551 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 38,799 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 33,657 miles

n/s/r tyre worn low inner edge and slightly distorted.

Fail 4 May 2016 33,657 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn low inner edge and slightly distorted.

Pass 29 Apr 2015 30,929 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 26,242 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 20,506 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 14,047 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 12,092 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 12,051 miles

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

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 10,036 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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AO56 WEA is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WEA, 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 WEA registered?

AO56 WEA is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is AO56 WEA safe to buy?

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