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EX56 KUP

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

45,173 mi
Last recorded45,173 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 KUP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 45,173 miles

Handbrake needs adjusting

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated corrected to 32psi (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads @ 2.5mm limit 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated corrected to 32 psi (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated corrected to 32 psi (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads @ 2.5mm limit 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated corrected to 32 psi (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 44,169 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 43,414 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 42,520 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 41,717 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 41,717 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 40,992 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

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))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 39,562 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 36,012 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 33,282 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 30,736 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 28,293 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 25,409 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 25,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 22,720 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 20,635 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 17,900 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 15,169 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 12,449 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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EX56 KUP is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EX56 KUP, 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 EX56 KUP registered?

EX56 KUP is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 5 September 2006.

Is EX56 KUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX56 KUP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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