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CE56 LSY

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

133,051 mi
Last recorded133,051 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 LSY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 133,051 miles

Exhaust rear silencer heatshield insecure.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front engine undertray insecure

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 127,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 127,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 120,606 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 114,694 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 108,337 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 108,337 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached Mounting bracket broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 101,923 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 97,510 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 91,016 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 91,016 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 84,211 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 26 Jan 2018 84,211 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 21 Jan 2017 78,847 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 73,047 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 73,041 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle stopped working through test (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 71,909 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 71,907 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 64,465 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 56,376 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 47,501 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 39,048 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 31,358 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 22,880 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 2 Nov 2009 22,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres wearing on inside edges

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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CE56 LSY is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CE56 LSY, 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 CE56 LSY registered?

CE56 LSY is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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