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BK56 BZA

2006 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

65,424 mi
Last recorded65,424 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 BZA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 65,424 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 64,593 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 63,530 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 61,352 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 61,352 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 60,262 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2021 58,299 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 55,246 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 51,962 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside wing mirror damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2017 48,739 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 44,510 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 44,508 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 41,296 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2014 37,342 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 33,644 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 30,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 21,348 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 17,186 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 17,186 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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BK56 BZA is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BK56 BZA, 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 BK56 BZA registered?

BK56 BZA is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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