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AU56 VWY

2006 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

161,353 mi
Last recorded161,353 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 VWY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 161,353 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 161,653 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. should be 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp To bright (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 158,258 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 158,241 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 155,505 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 155,503 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 144,259 miles

Engine management light display indicating a fault

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 130,781 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring arm both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring arm both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 123,391 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 123,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached droplink (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 112,725 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 112,692 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 102,557 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 102,557 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 9 May 2018 101,367 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2017 94,762 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all 4 inner (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 May 2016 89,988 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 87,437 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres perishing

offside front anti roll bar link close to inner wing

Fail 28 May 2015 87,437 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres perishing

offside front anti roll bar link close to inner wing

Fail 10 Apr 2015 87,424 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres starting to perish

offside front anti roll bar link close to inner wing on lock to lock

Pass 11 Nov 2013 84,687 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 79,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 79,385 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 73,956 miles

uneven wear on o/s/r tyre inner edge

Fail 21 Nov 2011 73,956 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

uneven wear on o/s/r tyre inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2010 67,612 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 59,473 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 59,473 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 VWY is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VWY, 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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AU56 VWY is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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