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BN56 CLV

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

136,227 mi
Last recorded136,227 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 CLV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 136,227 miles

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

Engine emissions too clean to register a test result

Rear both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 28 Aug 2015 136,227 miles

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

Engine emissions too clean to register a test result

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Sep 2014 121,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust emissions too clean to register for test

front number plate damaged

Fail 30 Aug 2013 104,164 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust emissions too clean to register for test

front windscreen wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 30 Aug 2013 104,164 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust emissions too clean to register for test

front windscreen wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 24 Aug 2012 88,925 miles

no emission printout as exhaust gasses to clean to gain a reading.

Fail 24 Aug 2012 88,923 miles

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

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

no emission printout as exhaust gasses to clean to gain a reading.

Pass 26 Aug 2011 75,242 miles

exhaust emissions too clean to register for test

Pass 7 Sep 2010 61,467 miles

Advise emmissions too weak to gain a measurement.

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 61,467 miles

Advise emmissions too weak to gain a measurement.

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 45,907 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 45,566 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Emmisions tested but no print out as reading too weak to measure.

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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BN56 CLV is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BN56 CLV, 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 BN56 CLV registered?

BN56 CLV is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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