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BN56 OCU

2006 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,314 mi
Last recorded111,314 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 OCU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2020 111,314 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 110,310 miles

Both rear tyres inner edge slight worn

Nearside Front Headlamp condensation present

Fail 23 Nov 2019 110,310 miles

Both rear tyres inner edge slight worn

Nearside Front Headlamp condensation present

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 108,352 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2017 105,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a slight cut on outer wall

Nearside Rear Wheel has slight brake bind

Offside Front Tyre has a slight cut on outer wall

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 102,114 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 97,411 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 95,207 miles

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

offside front headlamp aim at lowest point, adjuster not working

Fail 11 Sep 2014 95,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

offside front headlamp aim at lowest point, adjuster not working

Pass 7 Sep 2013 87,995 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Sep 2013 87,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2012 76,476 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre wear getting low on inside edge

Fail 1 Sep 2012 76,476 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre wear getting low on inside edge

Pass 3 Sep 2011 63,861 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 63,861 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 53,083 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 42,645 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 OCU is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OCU, 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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BN56 OCU is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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