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FV06 ORC

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,781 mi
Last recorded80,781 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 ORC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 80,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 78,817 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

parking brake efficiency requirements only just met 19%

Fail 14 Jun 2022 78,775 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

parking brake efficiency requirements only just met 19%

Pass 17 Jun 2021 74,272 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 70,011 miles

Rear brakes slight imbalance 12%

Fail 4 Jun 2020 69,920 miles

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

Rear brakes slight imbalance 12%

Pass 31 May 2019 67,873 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 63,897 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 63,897 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 63,861 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 63,861 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/f inner tyre bald

o/s/f inner tyre bald

track out of spec

Pass 13 Jun 2016 56,261 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 55,208 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 52,809 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2013 47,964 miles

dust cover to n/s rear shockasorber losse

Fail 15 May 2013 47,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

dust cover to n/s rear shockasorber losse

Pass 24 Mar 2012 43,970 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 43,970 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 38,128 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 33,218 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 25,794 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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FV06 ORC is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FV06 ORC, 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 ORC registered?

FV06 ORC is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 19 June 2006.

Is FV06 ORC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV06 ORC shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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