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AY56 JZW

2006 Volvo C70

Purple Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,566 mi
Last recorded120,566 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 JZW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 120,566 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 120,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 114,439 miles

Exhaust pipe corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 108,225 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 107,037 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Aug 2017 104,116 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 97,144 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 97,144 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)

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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 89,263 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 89,260 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 80,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower arm rearward bushes worn

front brake pads worn low

nearside headlamp output lower than offside bulb may be in wrong

rear pads worn low

Pass 19 Sep 2013 68,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 54,960 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 43,120 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 6 Oct 2010 30,687 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 21,282 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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AY56 JZW is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Purple with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AY56 JZW, 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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AY56 JZW is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 5 October 2006.

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