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FV06 VKA

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,396 mi
Last recorded139,396 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 VKA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 139,396 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 139,389 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 130,857 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2021 130,140 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 May 2021 130,140 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2020 128,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking on flange joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 May 2020 128,653 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking on flange joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 127,123 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 123,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both sides (1.4.A.2e)

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2016 117,883 miles

Offside Rear tyre unevenly worn on inside edge

both front tyres bold on inside edge

Fail 3 Nov 2016 117,847 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear tyre unevenly worn on inside edge

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres bold on inside edge

Pass 21 Nov 2015 113,300 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 109,835 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 109,795 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 99,984 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamps on upper limit

front brake discs worn

offside and nearside rear shocker dust boots in poor condtion

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 15 Jul 2013 99,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

offside and nearside rear shocker dust boots in poor condtion

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

srs airbag service required

Pass 17 Jul 2012 84,270 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag warning light on

front brake discs worn

nearside and offside rear shocker dust boots in poor condition

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 14 Jul 2012 84,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag warning light on

front brake discs worn

nearside and offside rear shocker dust boots in poor condition

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 20 Jul 2011 66,007 miles

nearside and offside rear shocker dust boots in poor condition

Fail 14 Jul 2011 65,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside rear shocker dust boots in poor condition

Pass 15 Jul 2010 55,843 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 47,389 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 VKA is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,400cc 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 FV06 VKA, 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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FV06 VKA is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 19 July 2006.

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