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GN56 VFY

2006 Volvo C70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

119,935 mi
Last recorded119,935 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN56 VFY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 119,935 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 119,935 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 119,150 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 119,054 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 118,969 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 116,095 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 116,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50/17 95w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50/17 95w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2021 112,214 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 106,393 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 106,393 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 103,206 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 103,206 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 98,857 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 98,857 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 95,703 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 92,111 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 87,969 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 83,906 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 80,297 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 77,958 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 59,480 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 42,100 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 33,290 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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GN56 VFY is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GN56 VFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN56 VFY registered?

GN56 VFY is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is GN56 VFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN56 VFY shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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