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HW06 ELO

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

121,604 mi
Last recorded121,604 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW06 ELO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2024 121,604 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Near to the cords on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Covered with oily mud (5.3.2 (b))

Roof open massage on

Pass 18 Oct 2023 117,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 114,172 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 114,171 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 111,615 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 111,615 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner. Leaking oil. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 109,966 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 109,965 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine breather pipe split under the manifold (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 105,125 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 100,377 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 95,594 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 95,594 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 88,349 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 88,349 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 79,682 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 59,218 miles

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

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

O.S.F fog lamp cracked

cut in sidewall of N.S.R tyre but not down to cords .

Pass 6 Feb 2013 46,375 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 31,031 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 21,123 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 21,112 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 16,941 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)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 16,941 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 9,731 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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HW06 ELO is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HW06 ELO, 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 HW06 ELO registered?

HW06 ELO is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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