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KU56 BXK

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

149,109 mi
Last recorded149,109 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 BXK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 149,109 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin visally look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 143,277 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 143,277 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 133,273 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre stepped on inner edge

Fail 9 Oct 2019 133,264 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Indicates malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre stepped on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2018 122,249 miles

Nearside Front wheel has a welded repair to rim

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

Rear tyres rolled off on inner edge

Fail 23 Oct 2018 122,249 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front wheel has a welded repair to rim

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

Rear tyres rolled off on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2017 111,590 miles

Offside Rear seat belt difficult to disengage. NS Front wheel has had welded repair. RH Inner cv boot leaking grease. LH Rear shock absorber dirt shield loose.

Fail 24 Oct 2017 111,590 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear seat belt difficult to disengage. NS Front wheel has had welded repair. RH Inner cv boot leaking grease. LH Rear shock absorber dirt shield loose.

Pass 26 Oct 2016 102,081 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 90,107 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 90,107 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 83,919 miles

check engine light on

Fail 15 Sep 2014 83,825 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 71,586 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 60,524 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 60,512 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 50,948 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 40,161 miles

both rear tyres worn to legal limit

Pass 12 Oct 2009 30,667 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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KU56 BXK is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KU56 BXK, 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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KU56 BXK is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 21 October 2006.

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