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HF56 NBM

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,478 mi
Last recorded42,478 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF56 NBM
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 42,478 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 42,442 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 42,263 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 41,148 miles

Offside Front BUMPER DAMGER

Pass 11 Aug 2020 39,916 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 37,914 miles

Nearside Front tyre needs attention

Pass 3 Aug 2018 35,803 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 33,975 miles

Nearside Front Outer Rim slight damage/bent

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing and wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Fail 1 Aug 2017 33,975 miles

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator not working Side repeater (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Rim slight damage/bent

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing and wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Pass 3 Aug 2016 31,616 miles

chips in windscreen

Fail 3 Aug 2016 31,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

chips in windscreen

Pass 3 Aug 2015 28,726 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 25,725 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

chips in windscreen

Fail 29 Jul 2014 25,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Aug 2013 22,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in windscreen

Pass 6 Aug 2012 19,200 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 19,200 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 15,283 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 11,997 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 9,314 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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HF56 NBM is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HF56 NBM, 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 HF56 NBM registered?

HF56 NBM is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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