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KE56 HLR

2006 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

127,755 mi
Last recorded127,755 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE56 HLR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 127,755 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 127,751 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 124,051 miles

Nearside Front wing damaged

Fail 24 Jun 2022 124,050 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front wing damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2021 115,006 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 114,229 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 114,229 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 105,364 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 92,287 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 79,563 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 67,538 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 67,538 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 54,663 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 54,663 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 54,290 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 54,290 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 37,824 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 33,714 miles

NSF tyre worn on inner edge

OSF tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2011 26,432 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 18,188 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 18,177 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 16,729 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 16,719 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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KE56 HLR is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Silver 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 KE56 HLR, 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 KE56 HLR registered?

KE56 HLR is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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