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BG56 PVE

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

127,282 mi
Last recorded127,282 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 127,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 110,327 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 98,778 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 98,778 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 97,407 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 97,006 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 94,358 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Front coolant leak from radiator area

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both upper and lower boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall and badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake caliper wet but no leaks visible

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2021 94,307 miles

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

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

Offside 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Front coolant leak from radiator area

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both upper and lower boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall and badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake caliper wet but no leaks visible

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 90,855 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2020 90,851 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable damaged snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 87,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight coolant leak from radiator area

Fail 25 Apr 2019 87,546 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight coolant leak from radiator area

Pass 17 May 2018 84,417 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2018 84,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2017 81,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on both edges

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2016 77,442 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2016 77,442 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 72,149 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 65,657 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 61,460 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 61,457 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 54,811 miles

PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY BORDERLINE PASS,SHOULD BE MUCH BETTER

Pass 26 May 2011 47,707 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 44,142 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 44,086 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 32,902 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 PVE 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 65.4%.

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 PVE, 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 PVE is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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