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EU56 WBX

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

162,701 mi
Last recorded162,701 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU56 WBX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 162,701 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2025 162,701 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 162,236 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 158,947 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 158,946 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 151,323 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 142,607 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 138,688 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 133,967 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 127,924 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 127,924 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 120,761 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 103,163 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 79,149 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 55,354 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 32,681 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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EU56 WBX is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EU56 WBX, 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 EU56 WBX registered?

EU56 WBX is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 October 2006.

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