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KO56 EAK

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,565 mi
Last recorded95,565 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO56 EAK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 95,565 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 92,580 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 92,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2023 89,053 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn ON Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 85,579 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 85,420 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 80,755 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 80,749 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 77,623 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 72,901 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 69,424 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 65,724 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 61,086 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 55,637 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 47,269 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 42,441 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 36,110 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 31,178 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 31,177 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 26,608 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 26,500 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has cuts not deep enough to reech cords

offside rear tyre has cuts not deep enough to reech cords

Pass 18 Aug 2009 19,946 miles

check inner front brake pads

offside front tyre tread worn to 1.6mm

small stone chips in front windscreen

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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KO56 EAK is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,521cc 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 KO56 EAK, 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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KO56 EAK is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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