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CU56 KLJ

2006 Volvo C70

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

142,691 mi
Last recorded142,691 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 KLJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 142,691 miles

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))

both front lower arm bushes worn

Fail 17 Sep 2021 142,691 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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))

both front lower arm bushes worn

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 135,754 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2020 135,754 miles

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

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 135,745 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 129,149 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear buhes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 129,149 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear buhes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 121,971 miles

Emissions too clean to measure

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole in boot releasing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded rust ring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4.5mm inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded rust ring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 6.0mm inner edge worn/deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 121,964 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 118,719 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 118,717 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2016 110,159 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2016 110,159 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 96,018 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 75,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 66,892 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 60,996 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 50,255 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 32,382 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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CU56 KLJ is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CU56 KLJ, 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 CU56 KLJ registered?

CU56 KLJ is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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