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AU56 ZBX

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

109,872 mi
Last recorded109,872 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 ZBX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 109,872 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 109,872 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 108,242 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 108,242 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 107,443 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 105,025 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 101,003 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 97,936 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 96,312 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged Both rear and both low on tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 96,311 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged Both rear and both low on tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 91,023 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 84,094 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 78,274 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 78,264 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 71,071 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 62,165 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 56,897 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 56,897 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 45,030 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 39,718 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 32,492 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 25,423 miles

emission check to lean for reading to be taken by DGA

Fail 4 Sep 2009 25,423 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

emission check to lean for reading to be taken by DGA

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 ZBX is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ZBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU56 ZBX?

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What year was AU56 ZBX registered?

AU56 ZBX is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is AU56 ZBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU56 ZBX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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