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GJ06 UXS

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,290 mi
Last recorded100,290 miles
Recorded on6 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 UXS
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2023 100,290 miles

Exhaust corroded

Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 May 2023 100,285 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Exhaust corroded

Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 98,952 miles

Exhaust corroded

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 May 2022 98,952 miles

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

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

Exhaust corroded

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 97,413 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2020 96,184 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 May 2020 96,179 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 May 2019 93,788 miles
Fail 6 May 2019 93,788 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 91,770 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 May 2018 91,770 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 89,795 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 89,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced headlight dim (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres heavily worn inner edges

parking brake only just meet requirement

Pass 3 Jun 2016 83,368 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush nearly excessive (2.5.A.1c)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 83,368 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush nearly excessive (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 75,809 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 75,807 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 66,528 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 58,743 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 51,414 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 44,039 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 35,714 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 26,730 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 26,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 UXS is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UXS, 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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GJ06 UXS is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 22 June 2006.

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