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BT06 GTU

2006 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

126,491 mi
Last recorded126,491 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 GTU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 126,491 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 118,757 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 118,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 111,682 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 102,719 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 95,050 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 95,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 88,466 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 76,388 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 68,763 miles

o/s/f head light has poor condition,may require to attention

Fail 2 May 2018 68,763 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

o/s/f head light has poor condition,may require to attention

Pass 4 May 2017 61,603 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 61,603 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 56,287 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

both front tyres worn on inside edge

both rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 29 Apr 2015 53,535 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear steel brake pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking on edges

Fail 28 Apr 2015 53,535 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

brake fluid level low

front brake pads wearing low

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre cracking on edges

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 2 May 2014 51,583 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 51,583 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 50,766 miles

front number plate slightly cracked.

Fail 26 Apr 2013 50,766 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

front number plate slightly cracked.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 48,882 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 45,872 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 41,667 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 28,554 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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BT06 GTU is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BT06 GTU, 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 BT06 GTU registered?

BT06 GTU is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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