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BJ56 LWR

2006 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,917 mi
Last recorded128,917 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 LWR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 128,917 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 122,223 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 113,882 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 111,488 miles

lpg conversion

Pass 17 Jan 2020 108,994 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 108,994 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arms both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arms both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 105,292 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 101,848 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 95,361 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

hand brake performance only made 16% limit 16%

Fail 10 Jan 2017 95,361 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

hand brake performance only made 16% limit 16%

Pass 17 Dec 2015 89,854 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 6 Jan 2015 82,290 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 73,997 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 73,866 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

nearside rear tyre uneven wear

nearside front tyre wearing uneven

offside front tyre bald on inside edge and near legal limit

offside raer tyre near legal limit

Pass 7 Jan 2013 63,563 miles

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

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

eml light displayed

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2011 55,762 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 51,094 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 46,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 46,510 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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BJ56 LWR is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BJ56 LWR, 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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BJ56 LWR is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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