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GV06 ZLU

2006 Volvo C70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

59,435 mi
Last recorded59,435 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 ZLU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 59,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2025 58,942 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 58,942 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2024 58,479 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 57,986 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 57,328 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 57,328 miles

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

Offside Rear brake binding by hand

Pass 9 Jun 2021 56,475 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 55,858 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 55,533 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inside edge beyond service standard

Pass 26 Apr 2018 54,967 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 53,807 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn beyond service standards on inside edge

Pass 20 Apr 2016 49,899 miles

Front both front tyres wearing on edges

Front steering rack damp

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 45,676 miles

slight fluid misting on steering rack

Pass 8 May 2014 41,074 miles

Both rear shock absorber bump rubbers splitting

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 May 2013 35,688 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 32,040 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 28,189 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 23,857 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 17,554 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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GV06 ZLU is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GV06 ZLU, 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 GV06 ZLU registered?

GV06 ZLU is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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