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GU56 TWZ

2006 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,593 mi
Last recorded83,593 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 TWZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 83,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlight steamed up

Pass 1 Dec 2023 81,038 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 81,038 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 78,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lamp lens has water in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 76,221 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 76,167 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction item hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern / water in lamp,lens (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 72,280 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 72,280 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 69,266 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 69,264 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 64,511 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 64,511 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 61,221 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 61,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 56,933 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 26 Nov 2015 49,846 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre side wall cracked

Pass 14 Nov 2014 43,460 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 25 Nov 2013 40,105 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 37,026 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 32,863 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 29,795 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 26,646 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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GU56 TWZ is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TWZ, 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 TWZ registered?

GU56 TWZ is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is GU56 TWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU56 TWZ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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