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BK56 BZG

2006 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,993 mi
Last recorded122,993 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 BZG
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 122,993 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 122,993 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed and cut (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2014 116,065 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 116,053 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 107,654 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 103,064 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 86,348 miles

air bag light on

wear to brake discs

Fail 10 Nov 2011 86,344 miles

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

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

air bag light on

wear to brake discs

Pass 10 Nov 2010 72,532 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

nearside rear tyre slight uneven wear inner edge

rear discs worn

Pass 16 Nov 2009 15,706 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 BZG is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BK56 BZG, 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 BZG registered?

BK56 BZG is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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