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BJ56 PXX

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,507 mi
Last recorded125,507 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 PXX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 125,507 miles

Nearside Front slight cut to tyre

front tyres worn inside edges

Fail 1 May 2024 125,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front slight cut to tyre

front tyres worn inside edges

Pass 3 May 2023 121,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 121,742 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 121,660 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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 11 Nov 2021 119,371 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to both front and rear of the vehicle and its associated components

Pass 16 Nov 2020 117,978 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 117,978 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 115,695 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 113,049 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 110,976 miles

Front wipers poor

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Jun 2017 110,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall 2254517 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front wipers poor

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2016 106,532 miles

centre stop light not working

rear tyres worn inner edges

underbody covers fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2016 106,529 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 45 17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

centre stop light not working

rear tyres worn inner edges

underbody covers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2015 97,368 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 89,030 miles

rear shock absorber shrouds insecure therefore not protecting shafts - suggets shock absorbers replaced

Fail 8 May 2014

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear shock absorber shrouds insecure therefore not protecting shafts - suggets shock absorbers replaced

Pass 30 Mar 2013 78,044 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 70,216 miles

offside rear tyre outer side wall has a cut but not reaching ply/cords

Fail 22 Jun 2012 70,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

offside rear tyre outer side wall has a cut but not reaching ply/cords

Pass 7 May 2011 57,985 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 46,341 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 13 Apr 2010 46,341 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2009 45,407 miles

n/s/r lens cracked

n/s/r tyre wearing close on outer edge

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 PXX is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BJ56 PXX, 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 PXX is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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