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HW56 CAO

2006 Volvo C70

Purple Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

100,952 mi
Last recorded100,952 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW56 CAO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 100,952 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 98,285 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 96,551 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 96,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 91,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 91,259 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 85,480 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2021 84,471 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pipe union front to rear brake pipe corroded slightly at rear

front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded slightly

front exhaust down pipe flexible join worn/ deteriorated slightly

front tyres worn slightly more on edge

n/s and o/s steering rack light mist of oil

n/s inner cv boot perished slightly

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower arm bushes worn/ perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes worn/ perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension trailing arm front bush worn/ perished slightly

Fail 11 Jan 2021 84,471 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pipe union front to rear brake pipe corroded slightly at rear

front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded slightly

front exhaust down pipe flexible join worn/ deteriorated slightly

front tyres worn slightly more on edge

n/s and o/s steering rack light mist of oil

n/s inner cv boot perished slightly

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower arm bushes worn/ perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes worn/ perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension trailing arm front bush worn/ perished slightly

Pass 1 Jul 2019 82,290 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f o/s/r n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 82,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 80,317 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 76,163 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 72,158 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 68,093 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 68,093 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 62,981 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 56,737 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 48,978 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 42,288 miles

anti skid warning light on not abs light

Pass 2 Jul 2010 34,359 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 27,902 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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HW56 CAO is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Purple with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HW56 CAO, 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 HW56 CAO registered?

HW56 CAO is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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