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AU56 JYB

2006 Volvo C70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,077 mi
Last recorded135,077 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 JYB
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc
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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 135,077 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 135,069 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 116,473 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 116,473 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 106,817 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 106,795 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215 50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 100,685 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 94,867 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 86,935 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 86,907 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2019 69,797 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

emissions too clean to register

Pass 15 Apr 2019 61,285 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 53,927 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 49,784 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 43,734 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 43,734 miles

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working Centre (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 39,762 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 39,762 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 36,380 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 36,380 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 32,342 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 28,030 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 27,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2012 27,989 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 25,893 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 14,731 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 13,536 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 6,255 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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AU56 JYB is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AU56 JYB, 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 AU56 JYB registered?

AU56 JYB is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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