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GL06 NUW

2006 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

67,994 mi
Last recorded67,994 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 NUW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 67,994 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 66,658 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 64,011 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 64,011 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 60,927 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 57,541 miles

parking brake little reserve travel

Pass 18 Jun 2020 54,085 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 50,806 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 50,796 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 49,396 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 47,814 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 47,814 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 44,662 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 41,508 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 36,874 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 33,595 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 29,382 miles

Covers fitted to vehicle.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 29,382 miles

Covers fitted to vehicle.

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 23,548 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 18,838 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 13,766 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 NUW 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 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NUW, 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 NUW registered?

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

Is GL06 NUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL06 NUW shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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