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FY06 NPX

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

100,157 mi
Last recorded100,157 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 NPX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 100,157 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

all rear suspension corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2026 100,156 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated cv grease (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

all rear suspension corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2025 94,174 miles

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

Nearside Front side marker light not working

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2025 94,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front side marker light not working

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2024 84,587 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

service light on

Pass 11 Aug 2023 80,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc heat damaged

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dog bone arms both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 10 Aug 2023 80,000 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc heat damaged

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dog bone arms both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 16 Aug 2022 73,922 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 15 Aug 2022 73,922 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 17 Aug 2021 68,431 miles

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

Nearside Front side marker light inoperative

Offside Front strut top bearing sticking slightly

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 68,431 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front side marker light inoperative

Offside Front strut top bearing sticking slightly

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 65,682 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2020 65,682 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2019 61,220 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 61,206 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 55,826 miles

Front tyres tread cracking

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and tread low

Offside Front Inner cv boot deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge,cracking and sidewall damaged

dampness round fuel tank and pipes?

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2018 55,739 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn dog bone arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front tyres tread cracking

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and tread low

Offside Front Inner cv boot deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge,cracking and sidewall damaged

dampness round fuel tank and pipes?

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2017 48,785 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre screw

Pass 24 Jun 2016 39,702 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 39,199 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 37,637 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 35,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Cracking Sidewall

Offside Front Tyre Cracking Sidewall

Pass 12 Mar 2013 33,326 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 31,873 miles

rear tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 21 Mar 2011 29,601 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Uneven tread wear on rear tyres

Pass 24 Mar 2010 27,025 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 23,781 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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FY06 NPX is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 FY06 NPX, 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 FY06 NPX registered?

FY06 NPX is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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