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HG06 PLX

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

34,654 mi
Last recorded34,654 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG06 PLX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 34,654 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 33,801 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2024 33,801 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 33,032 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2022 32,143 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2021 30,993 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 30,990 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 30,217 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 29,552 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 29,552 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 28,647 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 28,641 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 27,719 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 26,803 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 25,566 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 24,477 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 23,326 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 22,174 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 22,148 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 20,012 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 20,012 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 18,029 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 14,559 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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HG06 PLX is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HG06 PLX, 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 HG06 PLX registered?

HG06 PLX is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 13 June 2006.

Is HG06 PLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG06 PLX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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