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FL56 CXC

2006 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,693 mi
Last recorded147,693 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 CXC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 147,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 147,669 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 145,448 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 145,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 144,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested due to dip beam fault (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam has no light out put (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested due to dip beam fault (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam has no light out put (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken lower rung broken off (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth brake pedal rubber worn through on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall damaged 225/45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Coolant leak coolant reservoir cracked and leaking ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 135,749 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 128,178 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 119,788 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL FOUR TYRES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 111,750 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 107,872 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 107,872 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on

Pass 18 Feb 2015 102,456 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 102,456 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 May 2014 88,603 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 88,603 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 84,085 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 84,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 75,277 miles

tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 7 Sep 2011 62,955 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 49,926 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS BECOMING WORN LOW / POSS ABOUT 80% WORN

NEARSIDE FRONT WING DAMAGED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE 215 / 50 / 17 W

Pass 26 Aug 2009 35,315 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 35,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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 CXC is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CXC, 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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FL56 CXC is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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