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BJ56 ZSU

2006 Volvo C70

Purple Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

112,160 mi
Last recorded112,160 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 ZSU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 112,160 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 112,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 May 2017 111,519 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 111,510 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 111,106 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 111,106 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 110,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2012 108,817 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres worn on edge

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 24 Oct 2011 93,195 miles

unevern wear on n/s/f tyre

Fail 24 Oct 2011 93,195 miles

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

unevern wear on n/s/f tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2010 78,226 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 57,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 57,052 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 ZSU is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Purple with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZSU, 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 BJ56 ZSU registered?

BJ56 ZSU is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 2 November 2006.

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