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GK56 ATV

2006 Volvo C70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,219 mi
Last recorded135,219 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 ATV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 135,219 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 135,083 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 129,566 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 122,314 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 114,964 miles

Low effort offside parking brake

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 114,889 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Low effort offside parking brake

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 110,671 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 110,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn nsf bottom arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn osf bottom arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 110,589 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached upper mount broken (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front 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 rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 103,010 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 90,506 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 90,501 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 81,586 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 73,303 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 62,113 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 62,113 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 53,228 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 53,227 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 51,592 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 46,092 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Nov 2012 46,092 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Nov 2011 38,961 miles

nearside rear shocker outer dust cover holed/split

Pass 23 Nov 2010 31,996 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 25,235 miles

offside front tyre wall outer damaged. nearside front tyre wall damaged inside.

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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GK56 ATV is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 GK56 ATV, 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 GK56 ATV registered?

GK56 ATV is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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