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DV56 FVO

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

127,039 mi
Last recorded127,039 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 FVO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 127,039 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 120,809 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 120,717 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 120,631 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 117,118 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 117,113 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 114,693 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 108,088 miles

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

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

slight corrosion under car at rear section.

Pass 27 Aug 2020 101,927 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 97,278 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 93,485 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 89,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 89,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre wall damaged and heavily worn on inner edge. advise immediate replacement

o/s/r tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2016 81,436 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wall damaged and wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Oct 2016 81,436 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wall damaged and wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2015 74,048 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 9 Oct 2015 74,048 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 10 Oct 2014 65,712 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre tread 3mm

sill covers fitted [not allowing for full sill inspection]

Pass 1 Oct 2013 56,125 miles

rear no.plate deteriorated

sill covers fitted [not allowing for full sill inspection]

Pass 18 Sep 2012 45,080 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 35,157 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 25,854 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 20,263 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 FVO is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FVO, 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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DV56 FVO is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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