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BN56 MFE

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

83,052 mi
Last recorded83,052 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 MFE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 83,052 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 82,154 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 81,785 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 81,570 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 80,985 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 80,438 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 80,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under-tray fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 9 Mar 2019 79,092 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 73,180 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 65,176 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 56,689 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 48,799 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)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 35,491 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)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 35,490 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 27 Feb 2013 27,429 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 16,967 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)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 11,128 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 6,195 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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BN56 MFE is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 BN56 MFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN56 MFE?

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What year was BN56 MFE registered?

BN56 MFE is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is BN56 MFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN56 MFE shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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