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BL06 VDR

2006 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,532 mi
Last recorded77,532 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 VDR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 77,532 miles

Nearside Rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 2 Jul 2016 75,793 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 75,792 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 75,204 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 75,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 74,545 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 74,532 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 73,264 miles

offside rear shock absorber has a slight leak

rear heatshield insecure

Fail 1 Jul 2013 73,264 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear shock absorber has a slight leak

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 30 Mar 2012 64,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyrtes close to limit

Pass 21 Apr 2011 56,291 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 114,559 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 90,560 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 90,560 miles

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

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

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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BL06 VDR is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BL06 VDR, 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 BL06 VDR registered?

BL06 VDR is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 July 2006.

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The MOT history for BL06 VDR shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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