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BX56 EHE

2006 Volvo C70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

160,461 mi
Last recorded160,461 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 EHE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 160,461 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 160,461 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Boot Lid Doesnt Open

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 151,405 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 141,551 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 141,335 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 131,103 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded bottom coils - both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 131,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded bottom coils - both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 122,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe union at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 122,834 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber pulling out causing poor operation (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing with indicators (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe union at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 116,876 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front inner drive shafts leaking oil

Pass 15 Aug 2018 105,418 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s slow to lock 26% out of balance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 96,376 miles

Nearside Rear slight noise from wheel bearing

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 88,228 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 88,226 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 79,547 miles

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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 72,813 miles

front tyres have slight wear on both edges

Fail 28 Aug 2014 72,813 miles

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

front tyres have slight wear on both edges

Pass 16 Aug 2013 64,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Aug 2012 56,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 56,635 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 50,912 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 45,272 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 42,623 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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BX56 EHE is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BX56 EHE, 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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BX56 EHE is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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