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GU56 NYP

2006 Volvo C70

Purple Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,491 mi
Last recorded142,491 miles
Recorded on16 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 NYP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2020 142,491 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 131,375 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 131,375 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 110,489 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 110,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 91,231 miles

parkling brake reading low just pass

Pass 8 Mar 2016 72,698 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 60,766 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 58,320 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2013 53,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Nov 2013 53,828 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 50,278 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 43,271 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 35,180 miles

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

o/s/front and n/s front brake disc inner faces slighty corroaded

Pass 11 Nov 2009 29,091 miles

rear tyres feathered

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 NYP is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Purple with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GU56 NYP, 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 NYP registered?

GU56 NYP is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 10 November 2006.

Is GU56 NYP safe to buy?

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