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AU56 OBA

2006 Volvo C70

Purple Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,549 mi
Last recorded137,549 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 OBA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 137,549 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin +discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

rear arms corroded

Fail 31 May 2019 137,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin +discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

rear arms corroded

Pass 22 May 2018 134,545 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2017 130,662 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge and perished

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 May 2017 130,662 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge and perished

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 129,425 miles

Front pads 40%worn

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front discs 30% worn

Pass 17 Jun 2016 129,387 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 118,446 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 104,293 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 92,794 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 80,532 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 67,728 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 55,334 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 43,749 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 OBA is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Purple with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AU56 OBA, 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 OBA registered?

AU56 OBA is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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