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BN56 ODC

2006 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,353 mi
Last recorded102,353 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 ODC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 102,353 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 102,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 102,319 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned Track rod end loose. (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2023 97,314 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 97,309 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2022 94,694 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear o/s outer shock- absorber casing loose (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 94,692 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator rear both n/s o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements rear handbrake showing low effort at rear wheels (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear o/s outer shock- absorber casing loose (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 90,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front n/s [INNER TYRE EDGE WORN] (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear handbrake showing low effort at rear wheels (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear both n/s o/s outer shocker covers loose (5.3.2 (b))

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 19 Jun 2020 84,210 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 84,102 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 84,102 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction mil on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 81,987 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush some cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside inner multi-link bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 78,460 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 78,459 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front & nearside rear tyres sidewall cracks & cuts

Pass 29 Nov 2016 75,838 miles

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

front & rear tyres slight cracking sidewall

Pass 23 Dec 2015 72,632 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 72,567 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

steering rack boot nearside damp

Pass 12 Dec 2014 68,320 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 68,314 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 64,072 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 64,072 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 60,523 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 60,523 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 54,292 miles

off side rear disc corroded and worn

radiator leaking coolant

Fail 31 May 2011 54,292 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

off side rear disc corroded and worn

radiator leaking coolant

Pass 19 May 2010 48,090 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 47,098 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 47,098 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 ODC is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ODC, 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 ODC is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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