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AU06 VNM

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

74,564 mi
Last recorded74,564 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 VNM
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 74,564 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 74,551 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 68,485 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 61,789 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH AND O/S/R. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 61,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER SIDE WALL SPLIT. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH AND O/S/R. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 53,667 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 51,919 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 51,581 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 51,393 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 50,764 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 50,750 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2018 50,147 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 48,637 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 48,620 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 46,663 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 42,081 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 38,172 miles

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

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

Nearside front & both rear tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Nearside rear bump stop deteriorated

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear bump stop slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2013 33,619 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 27,157 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 19,714 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 12,516 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 9,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 9,608 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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AU06 VNM is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,521cc 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 AU06 VNM, 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 AU06 VNM registered?

AU06 VNM is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 July 2006.

Is AU06 VNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU06 VNM shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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