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DV56 DCE

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

148,873 mi
Last recorded148,873 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 DCE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 148,873 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel rim has been repaired

Fail 27 Sep 2022 148,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel rim has been repaired

Pass 29 Sep 2021 141,987 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 139,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

exhaust joints heavily corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2019 138,935 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 138,935 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 136,746 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 126,396 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 115,947 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 101,963 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 95,996 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 86,865 miles

Offside Front 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)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 69,218 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 52,336 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 41,403 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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DV56 DCE is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DV56 DCE, 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 DV56 DCE registered?

DV56 DCE is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 21 October 2006.

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