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KO56 LYG

2006 Volvo C70

Purple Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,865 mi
Last recorded112,865 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO56 LYG
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 112,865 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Road wheel slightly distorted all wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 112,677 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Road wheel slightly distorted all wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 107,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2019 107,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2018 101,538 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 94,831 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 94,830 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 87,902 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 82,001 miles

slight deteriation in both front wishbone bushes

Pass 26 Oct 2015 80,650 miles

exhaust system is corroded

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

rear brake pads are worn

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 27 Oct 2014 72,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Oct 2014 72,099 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 62,673 miles

all 4 wheels damaged slightly

Pass 30 Oct 2012 53,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system is corroded

rear brakes are worn

Fail 23 Oct 2012 52,892 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system is corroded

front brake discs are worn

rear brakes are worn

Fail 27 Oct 2011 38,747 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 38,747 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 31,098 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 23,432 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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KO56 LYG is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Purple with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KO56 LYG, 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 KO56 LYG registered?

KO56 LYG is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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