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FL56 CXB

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,678 mi
Last recorded89,678 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 CXB
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 89,678 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 89,674 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/r disc has run hot (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high n/s too high on dip adjust at test (4.1.2 (a))

both front tyres feathering on inner edge by the wall

Pass 30 Oct 2020 87,468 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 84,278 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r inner tyre (5.2.3 (e))

o/s steering rack slight weep of fluid

o/s/r park brake effort slightly low effort

o/s/r service brake slightly low effort

Fail 15 Oct 2019 84,274 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f inner cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak n/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r inner tyre (5.2.3 (e))

o/s steering rack slight weep of fluid

o/s/r park brake effort slightly low effort

o/s/r service brake slightly low effort

Pass 10 Oct 2018 80,519 miles

n/s/r shockabsorver outer case adrift

n/s/r tyre wear on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and uneven wear

Pass 25 Oct 2017 76,165 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/r pads (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

slight feathering on inner edge n/s/r

Pass 27 Oct 2016 70,368 miles

odd bulbs in headlights o/s/f ordinary bulb

Fail 20 Oct 2016 70,368 miles

coil spring broken n/s/r (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f outer pad (3.5.1g)

odd bulbs in headlights o/s/f ordinary bulb

Pass 13 Oct 2015 65,013 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 58,417 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 58,414 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 52,983 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 47,906 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 43,037 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 38,154 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 38,108 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 30,140 miles

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

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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FL56 CXB is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol 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 FL56 CXB, 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 FL56 CXB registered?

FL56 CXB is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 6 November 2006.

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