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GY56 WSU

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,915 mi
Last recorded112,915 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 WSU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 112,915 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 May 2022 112,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 107,802 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 107,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2019 96,420 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 88,390 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 88,386 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 79,947 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 72,184 miles

corrosion exhaust

n/s/r shock cover adrift

o/s/r n/s/r tyre treads worn uneven inner edges

Fail 13 Apr 2016 72,173 miles

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

corrosion exhaust

n/s/r shock cover adrift

o/s/r n/s/r tyre treads worn uneven inner edges

Pass 30 Apr 2015 63,610 miles

N/S rear shock absorber dust shield deteriorated

Pass 1 May 2014 54,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 50,629 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 47,825 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 43,000 miles

of side rear brake lower redings

Pass 1 Jul 2010 39,003 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 31,946 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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GY56 WSU is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GY56 WSU, 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 GY56 WSU registered?

GY56 WSU is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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