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FD06 BDF

2006 Volvo C70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,430 mi
Last recorded59,430 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD06 BDF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 59,430 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Poor effort recorded om rolling brake test - just passed test, advise rear brake service

Pass 28 Jul 2025 58,403 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 57,102 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 57,102 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rear disc heavily corroded not allowing the brake test to be completed to lock (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rear disc heavily corroded not allowing the brake test to be completed to lock (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF disc heavily corroded on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 56,237 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 54,152 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 51,796 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 51,796 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 50,256 miles

power steering pipe kinked

Fail 14 Sep 2020 50,256 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

power steering pipe kinked

Pass 11 Sep 2019 48,429 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 45,551 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 45,551 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 43,176 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 41,802 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 39,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 35,912 miles

fr tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 1 Sep 2014 35,912 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

fr tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Aug 2013 30,695 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 27,539 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 23,667 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 21,475 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 21,475 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 19,713 miles

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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FD06 BDF is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FD06 BDF, 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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FD06 BDF is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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