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FV06 XFG

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

153,549 mi
Last recorded153,549 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 153,549 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 153,545 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2021 148,516 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 148,516 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 141,234 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 134,973 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 134,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 117,831 miles

Advise offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 10 Jul 2018 117,829 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise exhaust heat shield insecure

Advise offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2017 98,384 miles

both rear tyres inner edges worn

Fail 6 Jul 2017 98,382 miles

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

both rear tyres inner edges worn

Pass 26 Jul 2016 78,080 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 62,871 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2015 62,869 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2015 61,410 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 58,485 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 52,903 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 48,092 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 42,155 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 38,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 38,988 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 28,490 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 28,452 miles

Nearside 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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FV06 XFG is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FV06 XFG, 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 XFG is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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