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GX56 BSY

2006 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,752 mi
Last recorded105,752 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX56 BSY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 105,752 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 105,255 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2018 89,437 miles

NSF Inner CV Boot Deteriorated

OSF Shock Absorber has light misting of oil

OSR Brake Pads on Legal Limit

Fail 11 Jun 2018 89,437 miles

NSF Inner CV Boot Deteriorated

OSF Shock Absorber has light misting of oil

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

OSR Brake Pads on Legal Limit

Pass 22 Jun 2017 79,306 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 69,180 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 69,180 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 58,007 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 58,007 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 45,057 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 40,006 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 36,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2011 32,745 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 27,811 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 22,922 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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GX56 BSY is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GX56 BSY, 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 GX56 BSY registered?

GX56 BSY is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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