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GP06 UEX

2006 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,374 mi
Last recorded102,374 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP06 UEX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 102,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 28 Sep 2022 102,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 30 Sep 2021 100,008 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 100,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 91,846 miles

Nearside Front Inner track rod, slight play

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2020 91,506 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner track rod, slight play

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 81,353 miles

rear bump stops on top of shocks deteriorated

rear shocks deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2018 76,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer wall slight split

Pass 29 Jul 2017 73,633 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 68,512 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 65,376 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 65,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 56,927 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 47,023 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 35,557 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 33,987 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 29,238 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 23,809 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 23,809 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 17,745 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

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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GP06 UEX is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GP06 UEX, 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 GP06 UEX registered?

GP06 UEX is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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