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BG06 BPE

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

137,864 mi
Last recorded137,864 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 BPE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2026 137,864 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sticker on windscreen in swept area (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm mounting bush to body debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm mounting bush to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth Pedal rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Device mounting bracket removed from windscreen ()

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Towball corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 129,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 122,179 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 122,179 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 117,526 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 117,526 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 111,853 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 111,853 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper possible leak or covered with grease

Pass 23 Nov 2020 105,869 miles

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

cycle rack loose and partially obscuring number plate

Fail 23 Nov 2020 105,869 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

cycle rack loose and partially obscuring number plate

Pass 28 Dec 2019 102,574 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))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 97,151 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2019 97,150 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2018 89,917 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 83,492 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 77,716 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 75,735 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 71,725 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 71,725 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 67,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2011 62,925 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 58,462 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 55,038 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 42,814 miles

nearside tyre wall split

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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BG06 BPE is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BG06 BPE, 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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BG06 BPE is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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