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CU56 OSZ

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

131,948 mi
Last recorded131,948 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 OSZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 131,948 miles

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

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

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 19 Sep 2024 131,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 26 Sep 2023 130,961 miles

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

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 17 Oct 2022 128,212 miles

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

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

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 1 Oct 2021 125,140 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 123,163 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body flaky / corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 119,677 miles

Offside Rear tyre cut in side wall but not deep enough to show cords

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 119,667 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cut in side wall but not deep enough to show cords

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 115,873 miles

cut in offside rear tyre outer side wall

Fail 22 Sep 2018 115,873 miles

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

cut in offside rear tyre outer side wall

Pass 13 Sep 2017 111,569 miles

nearside rear side light outer inoperative

Pass 12 Oct 2016 109,506 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 105,446 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Fail 24 Mar 2016 105,446 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/50/17/95w hankook ventus v12 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 6 Feb 2015 97,658 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn badly on inner edge

Fail 6 Feb 2015 97,658 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both front tyres worn badly on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2014 84,764 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Mar 2014 84,713 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2013 68,937 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 24 Jan 2013 68,937 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Jan 2012 51,540 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 38,778 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 34,622 miles

flats worn on rear tyres

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 OSZ is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol 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 CU56 OSZ, 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 OSZ registered?

CU56 OSZ is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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