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B1 EJL

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

24,095 mi
Last recorded24,095 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 EJL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 24,095 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 24,095 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 24,047 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 23,774 miles

Offside Rear the tread around the inner edge of the tyre is wearing slightly unevenly, blocking slightly

Pass 9 Jun 2023 23,320 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 22,499 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 22,499 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 21,844 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 21,243 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 20,692 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 18,062 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight side wall damage

Pass 25 May 2017 17,621 miles

nearside rear tyre slight damage

Pass 19 May 2016 17,048 miles

nearside rear tyre slight damage

Fail 19 May 2016 17,048 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

nearside rear tyre slight damage

Pass 11 May 2015 16,212 miles

nearside rear tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 27 May 2014 15,112 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 14,196 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 12,285 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 10,242 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 8,471 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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B1 EJL is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 B1 EJL, 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 B1 EJL registered?

B1 EJL is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 22 November 2006.

Is B1 EJL safe to buy?

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