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HW06 ELU

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,863 mi
Last recorded71,863 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 71,863 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 71,672 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 71,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 68,198 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 64,001 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 61,078 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 61,078 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 60,002 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 59,515 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 58,247 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 53,499 miles

parking brake just met requirement

Pass 9 Jul 2016 40,212 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 34,918 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 30,023 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 29,491 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 29,489 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 27,642 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 27,608 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 25,740 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 24,017 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 20,435 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 16,398 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 ELU is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HW06 ELU, 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 ELU registered?

HW06 ELU is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 24 April 2006.

Is HW06 ELU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW06 ELU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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