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GY06 FXG

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

165,043 mi
Last recorded165,043 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY06 FXG
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 165,043 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 165,041 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Vacuum pipe disconnected (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 161,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil weather was also wet but there appears to be misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover is insecure.

Vehicle is fitted with aftermarket LPG conversion.

Fail 27 Nov 2024 161,913 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil weather was also wet but there appears to be misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover is insecure.

Vehicle is fitted with aftermarket LPG conversion.

Pass 27 Oct 2023 155,078 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 155,076 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 149,413 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 149,401 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Car fitted with aftermarket gas conversion. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 141,148 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 141,144 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Both hand brake lever not returning to their stops of the brake calipers

Pass 26 Nov 2020 133,561 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 133,559 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Car fitted with aftermarket gas conversion. (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner door handle stiff to operate

Offside Hand brake lever not returning to it stop.

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 130,345 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 130,345 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 125,611 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 125,611 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on the inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn near to the cords on the inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn near to the cords on the inner edge

Offside Rear Inner side light not working.

Pass 9 Apr 2018 117,565 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 111,687 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 105,636 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 105,459 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 99,295 miles

Both rear tyres wearing uneven on the inside edges

High level stop light not working

Fail 7 Apr 2015 99,290 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Both rear tyres wearing uneven on the inside edges

High level stop light not working

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 91,408 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 80,445 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 73,301 miles

Appears there is an ECU hanging aaginst exhaust system (possibly a gas system one)

High level brake ligh not working.

Tow bar wiring appears to have a fault.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 62,297 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 54,022 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 54,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 34,242 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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GY06 FXG is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GY06 FXG, 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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GY06 FXG is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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