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GF56 VVP

2006 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,117 mi
Last recorded57,117 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 VVP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 57,117 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2025 48,452 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 40,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wipers starting to smear windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 40,071 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wipers starting to smear windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 32,330 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 27,401 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2022 27,401 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 24,438 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 22,973 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 17,319 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 13,991 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 13,923 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 13,859 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 13,859 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 12,158 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 10,050 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 7,289 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 7,193 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 5,752 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 4,936 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 4,286 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 3,599 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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GF56 VVP is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GF56 VVP, 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 GF56 VVP registered?

GF56 VVP is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 8 December 2006.

Is GF56 VVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF56 VVP shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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