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AU56 VXA

2006 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

107,795 mi
Last recorded107,795 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 VXA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 107,795 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 103,360 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 103,360 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 96,911 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 96,911 miles

Offside Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 92,662 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2021 92,662 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 89,675 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 89,675 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 82,281 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 82,281 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 76,890 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 76,890 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/50 17 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 70,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/50 17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 63,006 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge and cut on rim protector

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear pads are low

Fail 4 Sep 2015 63,000 miles

Offside 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 Front tyre badly worn on inner edge and cut on rim protector

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear pads are low

Pass 17 Jul 2014 51,670 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 48,027 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 39,657 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 29,404 miles

door sill covers fitted

front discs slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2010 28,389 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 26,808 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 VXA is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VXA, 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 VXA registered?

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

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