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C7 CEX

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

57,202 mi
Last recorded57,202 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 CEX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 57,202 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 57,202 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 54,518 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 54,518 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)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 52,767 miles

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

very slight under body corrosion

Fail 12 Nov 2016 52,767 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

very slight under body corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2015 47,164 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 47,163 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all tyres heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2014 40,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 33,115 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 33,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s front tyre excessive wear on inner edge close to limit.

Pass 12 Dec 2012 25,745 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 19,583 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 19,583 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 12,111 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 12,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2010 11,197 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 8,350 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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C7 CEX is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 C7 CEX, 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 C7 CEX registered?

C7 CEX is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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