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BG56 AZR

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

22,497 mi
Last recorded22,497 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 AZR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 22,497 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 21,939 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 21,233 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 20,135 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 18,612 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 18,612 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 17,404 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 16,538 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 16,538 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 15,038 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 13,835 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 13,835 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 13,276 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 11,734 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 10,556 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 9,376 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 7,747 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 6,242 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 4,838 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 3,043 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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BG56 AZR is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc 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 BG56 AZR, 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 BG56 AZR registered?

BG56 AZR is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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