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BG06 XFB

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,173 mi
Last recorded100,173 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 100,173 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2026 100,060 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 95,666 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 95,656 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 90,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 90,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 85,014 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear and O/S/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 29 Jun 2023 85,014 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear and O/S/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2022 78,398 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 72,097 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 66,880 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded on inner face also lipped on outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arms / spring arm outer pushes are split and perished, but with no movement found, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 60,517 miles

Both front tyres starting to scrub on inner edge ( slight )

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed very bad on inner edge but cords not showing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2019 60,517 miles

Both front tyres starting to scrub on inner edge ( slight )

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed very bad on inner edge but cords not showing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 55,485 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Amber bulb fading, not yet showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge/tyre shoulder worn, tread ok. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge/tyre shoulder worn, tread ok. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 55,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Amber bulb fading, not yet showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge/tyre shoulder worn, tread ok. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge/tyre shoulder worn, tread ok. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 48,580 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 42,125 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 36,463 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

O/S/F Tyre wearing bald on inner edge

Fail 10 Jun 2015 36,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

O/S/F Tyre wearing bald on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2014 30,115 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 25,322 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 20,907 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 17,235 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 14,755 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 12,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 12,903 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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BG06 XFB is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XFB, 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 XFB is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 14 June 2006.

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