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GX56 GBY

2006 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

120,463 mi
Last recorded120,463 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX56 GBY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 120,463 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 113,964 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 15 Mar 2024 109,406 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 109,406 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 102,415 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 96,575 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 96,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 95,793 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 95,791 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 91,134 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 85,147 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 81,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 73,224 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 73,224 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 57,643 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 47,880 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 47,880 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 34,870 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 32,269 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 28,628 miles

Rear tyres wearing uneven and bumpy to near 1.6 mm on inside

Pass 9 Sep 2011 25,595 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 22,833 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 18,528 miles

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

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 GBY is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GBY, 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 GBY registered?

GX56 GBY is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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