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EX56 KVH

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,716 mi
Last recorded126,716 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 KVH
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 126,716 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 122,621 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 119,099 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn heavily on inner edge

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

Rear Tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Fail 8 Jul 2019 119,099 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn heavily on inner edge

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

Rear Tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Pass 24 Jul 2018 112,362 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 112,362 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 106,417 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 92,351 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 92,287 miles

Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewalls both sides (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 88,271 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 88,238 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 81,416 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 70,622 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 58,146 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 48,655 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 38,965 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 May 2010 38,965 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 30,110 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 KVH is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EX56 KVH, 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 KVH registered?

EX56 KVH is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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