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BO51 JOO

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

76,444 mi
Last recorded76,444 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO51 JOO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 76,444 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 66,754 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge,look out for low spots when checking tread depth

Fail 23 Jan 2025 66,751 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge,look out for low spots when checking tread depth

Pass 25 Jan 2024 56,965 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 55,453 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 52,297 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 49,224 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 47,195 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 44,270 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 41,110 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 39,238 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 36,398 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 33,755 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2014 31,569 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front wishbone rear bush cracked

nearside rear lower arm bush started to come away from arm

offside rear lower arm bush started to come away from arm

oil sweat on power steering rack

tape around nearside front door mirror

Pass 2 Mar 2013 29,070 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front wishbone rear bush started to crack

nearside rear lower arm bush has started to come away from arm

offside front wishbone rear bush started to crack

offside rear lower arm bush has started to come away from arm

oil sweat on power steering rack

Pass 3 Mar 2012 26,065 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2011 23,438 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 23,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 17,178 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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BO51 JOO is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BO51 JOO, 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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BO51 JOO is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 2 November 2006.

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