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BF56 CGU

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

95,681 mi
Last recorded95,681 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 CGU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 95,681 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lens have cracks in them (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear when indicators on (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 95,522 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lens have cracks in them (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear when indicators on (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 87,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 87,461 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 215/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 79,363 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside inner CV gaiter perished

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 79,363 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside inner CV gaiter perished

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 72,307 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 68,171 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 64,414 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 64,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 60,631 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 60,631 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2018 52,698 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2018 52,698 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 41,334 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 26,913 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 29,611 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 21,465 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 18,455 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 15,343 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 12,985 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 10,693 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 10,055 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 9,162 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 6,492 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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BF56 CGU is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BF56 CGU, 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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BF56 CGU is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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