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C8 RAG

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

78,209 mi
Last recorded78,209 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 RAG
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 78,209 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 71,614 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 68,606 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 63,882 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 61,617 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 60,919 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 60,915 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel flap has to be open manually from inside boot area

Pass 25 Sep 2020 58,195 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 56,688 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 54,587 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 52,122 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 48,439 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 45,414 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 45,414 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 41,602 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2013 38,781 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 33,232 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 31,033 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 26,705 miles

n/s/r tyre on wear limit on inner edge 215 50 17

Pass 10 Jun 2010 21,596 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 16,890 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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C8 RAG is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 C8 RAG, 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 C8 RAG registered?

C8 RAG is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 20 June 2006.

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