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GL06 ALO

2006 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,357 mi
Last recorded63,357 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 ALO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 63,357 miles

All brake discs have light corrosion

Headlamp washers inop

O/S/F outer cv boot small leak of grease but still secure

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 62,609 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 62,609 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 61,115 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 60,796 miles

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

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

cuts in n/s/r tyre sidewall

cuts in o/s/r tyre sidewall

n/s/f headlight damaged and cardboard wedged under it

Fail 17 Aug 2015 60,796 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

cuts in n/s/r tyre sidewall

cuts in o/s/r tyre sidewall

n/s/f headlight damaged and cardboard wedged under it

Pass 26 Jun 2014 56,033 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 56,032 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 50,450 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 50,435 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 45,503 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 40,646 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 34,442 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 34,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 32,371 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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GL06 ALO is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GL06 ALO, 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 GL06 ALO registered?

GL06 ALO is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 21 June 2006.

Is GL06 ALO safe to buy?

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