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FH06 LWU

2006 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,571 mi
Last recorded53,571 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH06 LWU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 53,571 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside offside inner (borderline) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front nearside and offside tyres wearing smooth at inner edge

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

Pass 7 May 2021 48,922 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 47,105 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 40,563 miles

Headlamp beams within horizontal limits, No Kick ups, as per section 4.1.2 acceptable for masks or converter kits to be fitted to right hand dip headlamps to alter the lamp for use in the UK by removing the beam ‘kick-up’ to the right.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 40,563 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Headlamp beams within horizontal limits, No Kick ups, as per section 4.1.2 acceptable for masks or converter kits to be fitted to right hand dip headlamps to alter the lamp for use in the UK by removing the beam ‘kick-up’ to the right.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 38,389 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 38,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 19,830 miles

Carried out wireing mod for rear fog lamp to switch o/s/r fog lamp to operation

Switch head lights from left hand drive to flat beam patten

Pass 22 May 2009 18,841 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 18,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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FH06 LWU is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FH06 LWU, 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 FH06 LWU registered?

FH06 LWU is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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