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GIW 398

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

161,990 mi
Last recorded161,990 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIW 398
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 161,990 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 161,989 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 154,763 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 154,761 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 144,955 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 136,923 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 130,461 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 95w xl (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 97y (run flat) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 125,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box pipe and flanges corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 119,842 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 119,841 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyre's starting to wear thin on inner edges

Pass 24 Oct 2018 113,613 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 108,261 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2016 101,494 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 101,494 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 92,049 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 82,712 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 70,530 miles

both front lower wishbones, inner rear bushes starting to split

Pass 18 Oct 2012 58,586 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 50,989 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 50,989 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 40,577 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 28,526 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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GIW 398 is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GIW 398, 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 GIW 398 registered?

GIW 398 is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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