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GU56 NYM

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,185 mi
Last recorded88,185 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 NYM
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 88,185 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 86,435 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 83,013 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2023 79,475 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted, obscuring some components

Fail 19 May 2023 79,475 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted, obscuring some components

Pass 23 May 2022 75,953 miles

both front tyres on inside shoulder badly worn , no cords showing but could be soon.

Fail 23 May 2022 75,952 miles

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

both front tyres on inside shoulder badly worn , no cords showing but could be soon.

Pass 20 May 2021 73,447 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 73,447 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2020 70,340 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 66,869 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 66,869 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))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 60,157 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 60,157 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 55,365 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 55,365 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 5 May 2017 55,347 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2016 51,215 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 47,801 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 44,117 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2014 44,117 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 40,421 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 35,921 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2011 30,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front pads getting low

rear pads getting low

Pass 7 Apr 2010 27,338 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 24,174 miles

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

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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GU56 NYM is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GU56 NYM, 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 GU56 NYM registered?

GU56 NYM is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 7 October 2006.

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