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FV06 LHG

2006 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,955 mi
Last recorded116,955 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 LHG
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 116,955 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 116,949 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn on inside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn on inside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 115,129 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 18 Apr 2019 111,542 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 106,106 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 106,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 102,004 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge (close to chords)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 98,685 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 94,312 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 94,306 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 87,677 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 87,628 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 80,912 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 74,736 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 68,551 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 63,063 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 52,560 miles

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

Offside 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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FV06 LHG is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FV06 LHG, 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 FV06 LHG registered?

FV06 LHG is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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