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BG56 LHW

2006 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,375 mi
Last recorded105,375 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 LHW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 105,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 105,369 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 105,117 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 104,149 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 104,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 103,037 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 103,030 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside head light is dim on dip beam

Pass 8 Dec 2016 101,302 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 8 Dec 2016 101,302 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Dec 2015 100,026 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2014 89,248 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage, no plys showing.

Pass 30 Dec 2014 89,248 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage, no plys showing.

Pass 2 Jan 2014 75,881 miles

Centre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 75,881 miles

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

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

Centre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 66,040 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front brake disc showning wear.

both rear brake disc slightly warped.

n/s/r shock absorber upper casing broken.

Fail 11 Jan 2013 66,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front brake disc showning wear.

both rear brake disc slightly warped.

n/s/r shock absorber upper casing broken.

Pass 12 Jan 2012 53,667 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 53,667 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 42,945 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 32,569 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 LHW is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BG56 LHW, 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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BG56 LHW is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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