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FD56 KVT

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

38,884 mi
Last recorded38,884 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 KVT
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 38,884 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 33,316 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 29,662 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 23,847 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 21,811 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 21,811 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 21,168 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 19,769 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 19,630 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 19,607 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 18,276 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 15,180 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 13,488 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 12,307 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 12,235 miles

front tyres worn close to wear bars

Fail 11 Jan 2013 10,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 10,681 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 9,483 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 7,566 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 5,719 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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FD56 KVT is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FD56 KVT, 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 FD56 KVT registered?

FD56 KVT is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 14 December 2006.

Is FD56 KVT safe to buy?

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