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GN06 ZHZ

2006 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

134,485 mi
Last recorded134,485 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN06 ZHZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 134,485 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge - 235-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Heat shield loose

Fail 9 Dec 2025 134,483 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge - 235-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Heat shield loose

Pass 10 Dec 2024 122,150 miles

Offside Front marker light not working

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 10 Dec 2024 122,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated nail in the tyre 235/40ZR18 (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front marker light not working

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 5 Dec 2023 119,437 miles

Offside front side marker lamp not working

Rear Brake Pads Getting Low

Fail 5 Dec 2023 119,437 miles

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

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

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

Offside front side marker lamp not working

Rear Brake Pads Getting Low

Pass 17 Nov 2022 115,345 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing out of shape

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Rear all suspension bushes deteriorating

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 16 Nov 2022 115,345 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing out of shape

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Rear all suspension bushes deteriorating

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 30 Jul 2021 109,140 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 109,140 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 106,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre flat spotted inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre flat spotted inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2019 96,784 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 96,782 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 86,314 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 77,111 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 73,148 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 65,706 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 65,705 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 59,585 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 56,914 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 52,617 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 48,830 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2012 40,500 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 31,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 24,283 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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GN06 ZHZ is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GN06 ZHZ, 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 GN06 ZHZ registered?

GN06 ZHZ is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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