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BG06 XFX

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

159,956 mi
Last recorded159,956 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 159,956 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 159,909 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 159,844 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 159,347 miles

Dashboard information screen displaying stability control service - No warning lamp illuminated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminated - Characters not affected (0.1 (b))

Horn is high pitched - still a continuous and lough sound

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Repaired - preventing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 159,347 miles

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

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

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

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

Dashboard information screen displaying stability control service - No warning lamp illuminated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminated - Characters not affected (0.1 (b))

Horn is high pitched - still a continuous and lough sound

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 156,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 156,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 132,683 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 132,682 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

low effort on offside parking brake

Pass 30 Oct 2017 117,394 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 117,389 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear tyres stepped on inner edges

wishbone bushed worn

Pass 22 Oct 2016 108,443 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2016 108,443 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 92,652 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in its tread

Pass 9 Oct 2014 83,684 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 79,300 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 79,300 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all brake discs worn

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 68,881 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

front brake discs slightly worn.

rear brake discs rusty.

Fail 9 Oct 2012 68,881 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

front brake discs slightly worn.

rear brake discs rusty.

Pass 4 Nov 2011 66,621 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 66,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 May 2009 57,300 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 XFX is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XFX, 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 XFX is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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