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BT55 AKJ

2006 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,046 mi
Last recorded142,046 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 AKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 142,046 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 132,303 miles

Battery slightly insecure

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

N/S/F Headlamp lens cracked

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 126,452 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 122,993 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 116,437 miles

chip windscreen

front suspension pan bushes worn

headlamps damage

nearside sill damage

offside rear tyre uneven inner tread

rack worn and knock

Fail 6 Jul 2012 116,437 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front tyres devoid of tread

chip windscreen

front suspension pan bushes worn

headlamps damage

nearside sill damage

offside rear tyre uneven inner tread

offside wiper split

rack worn and knock

Pass 3 Jun 2011 108,655 miles

chip windscreen

engine stay bar bush split

headlamps cracked

knock and play in rack

nearside sill damage

nearside wiper split

rear bumper damage

Fail 3 Jun 2011 108,655 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chip windscreen

engine stay bar bush split

headlamps cracked

knock and play in rack

nearside sill damage

nearside wiper split

rear bumper damage

Pass 4 Jun 2010 99,870 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

offside rear tyre limit inner edge

slight play offside rack

Fail 4 Jun 2010 99,870 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

offside rear tyre limit inner edge

service light on

slight play offside rack

Pass 10 Feb 2009 85,217 miles

front tyres 2mm inner edge

offside rear indicator pale

front brakes worn

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

chip windscreen

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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BT55 AKJ is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BT55 AKJ, 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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BT55 AKJ is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 10 January 2006.

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