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GU06 CJX

2006 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

116,010 mi
Last recorded116,010 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU06 CJX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 116,010 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 113,778 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 110,765 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 110,765 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 106,940 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 106,940 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 103,323 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 103,318 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 94,859 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 86,150 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 85,320 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 85,320 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 80,878 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 80,878 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 77,084 miles

very slight leak on o/s/r shock absorber

Fail 30 Sep 2015 77,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

very slight leak on o/s/r shock absorber

Pass 17 Oct 2014 70,729 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 70,729 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 66,824 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 53,970 miles

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

note - no engine oil showing on dipstick when presented

Fail 1 Jun 2013 53,970 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

note - no engine oil showing on dipstick when presented

Pass 1 Jun 2012 40,911 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)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 40,911 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 26,311 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 24,806 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 24,806 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 21,947 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Fail 14 May 2010 21,947 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 14 May 2009 16,176 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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GU06 CJX is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 GU06 CJX, 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 GU06 CJX registered?

GU06 CJX is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 3 June 2006.

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