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K29 BBE

2006 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

125,255 mi
Last recorded125,255 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK29 BBE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 125,255 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 122,446 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 118,616 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 115,186 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 115,176 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres punctured

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

Wheel alignment requires checking

Pass 23 Jul 2021 113,128 miles

o/s/f shocker weeping

Fail 20 Jul 2021 113,028 miles

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

o/s/f shocker weeping

Pass 5 Aug 2020 110,285 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 110,274 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))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 107,870 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 107,828 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 103,693 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 98,724 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 98,724 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 92,958 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 92,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 84,932 miles

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

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

advise auxillary belt noisey

Pass 29 Sep 2014 70,308 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 70,308 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 65,739 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 58,218 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 58,218 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 51,376 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 42,661 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 36,618 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape

Offside front tyre has cuts on inner side wall and is also out of shape

Fail 21 Sep 2009 36,618 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres out of shape

Offside front tyre has cuts on inner side wall and is also out of shape

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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K29 BBE is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 K29 BBE, 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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K29 BBE is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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