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HV56 ZWX

2006 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

78,481 mi
Last recorded78,481 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 ZWX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 78,481 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 75,725 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 73,463 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 70,425 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 68,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 66,964 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 64,572 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear mounting bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 62,921 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 59,313 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 56,081 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 52,441 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 47,815 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 43,171 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 39,433 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 34,957 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 31,333 miles

Front tyres have sidewall damage.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 31,333 miles

Front tyres have sidewall damage.

Pass 25 Aug 2009 27,125 miles

o/s/r tyre underinflated

Fail 20 Aug 2009 27,115 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

o/s/r tyre underinflated

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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HV56 ZWX is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HV56 ZWX, 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 HV56 ZWX registered?

HV56 ZWX is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is HV56 ZWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV56 ZWX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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