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FY56 DXH

2006 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,368 mi
Last recorded122,368 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 DXH
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 122,368 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 122,367 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre inner wall badly damaged (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 111,792 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play n/s wheel bearing

Fail 23 Jul 2015 111,792 miles

Offside Front 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)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play n/s wheel bearing

Pass 4 Aug 2014 105,932 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 99,041 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 99,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 94,871 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 90,313 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 76,293 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 56,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 56,602 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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FY56 DXH is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY56 DXH, 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 FY56 DXH registered?

FY56 DXH is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 October 2006.

Is FY56 DXH safe to buy?

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