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GJ06 EOW

2006 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

37,002 mi
Last recorded37,002 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 EOW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 37,002 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 37,002 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter has come adrift of the steering rack (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 35,255 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 34,439 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 34,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush separated/split to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush separated/split to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 32,759 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 31,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 31,889 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 31,348 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 30,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 30,013 miles

n/s of front bumper damaged

Fail 12 Feb 2019 30,013 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

n/s of front bumper damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2018 28,907 miles

nail in drivers side rear tyre

passenger side front bumper damaged

Fail 24 Mar 2018 28,907 miles

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

nail in drivers side rear tyre

passenger side front bumper damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2017 26,194 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 26,194 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 25,363 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 25,324 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 24,262 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 21,629 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 20,206 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 18,462 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 18,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 15,367 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 12,482 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 9,423 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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GJ06 EOW is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GJ06 EOW, 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 GJ06 EOW registered?

GJ06 EOW is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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