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GK56 YGL

2006 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,842 mi
Last recorded123,842 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 YGL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 123,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 123,842 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 119,792 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 119,791 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 114,933 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 110,669 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 110,667 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 105,229 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 105,229 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 96,190 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2017 85,732 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 77,594 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s rear tyre inner wall damaged and worn

Fail 13 May 2016 77,594 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' mirror hangers (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s rear tyre inner wall damaged and worn

Fail 13 May 2015 66,391 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 66,391 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 54,416 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 51,295 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 51,295 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 44,462 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 37,126 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 29,947 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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GK56 YGL is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YGL, 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 YGL registered?

GK56 YGL is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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