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GV06 ZLX

2006 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,845 mi
Last recorded83,845 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 ZLX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 83,845 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp semi-secure (very little movement)

Offside Monitor offside side repeater, repair when necessary

Fail 20 Apr 2026 83,821 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp semi-secure (very little movement)

Offside Monitor offside side repeater, repair when necessary

Pass 3 Apr 2025 77,976 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 77,973 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))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2024 74,053 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 73,244 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 70,917 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 69,483 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 67,964 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 65,672 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both plates have a product fitted over them (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2018 63,400 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 63,400 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2017 60,078 miles

Front number plate has a cover over it however still readable

Rear number plate has a cover over it however still readable

Pass 6 May 2016 56,162 miles

both number plates have transparent covers fitted over number plates

Fail 6 May 2016 56,162 miles

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

both number plates have transparent covers fitted over number plates

Pass 27 Apr 2015 51,355 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 45,969 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre valve perished

Pass 13 May 2013 41,443 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 May 2012 36,093 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2011 32,072 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 25,229 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 18,999 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 ZLX is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZLX, 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 ZLX registered?

GV06 ZLX is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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