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KV56 HMD

2006 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,992 mi
Last recorded141,992 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV56 HMD
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 141,992 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 141,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 135,495 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 126,050 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 120,699 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 113,135 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt wet of oil (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front head lamp image not bright

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

Rear boot loaded

temporary fuel cup fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2019 113,135 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front windscreen wiper slightly smeary

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt wet of oil (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front head lamp image not bright

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

Rear boot loaded

temporary fuel cup fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2018 102,470 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn un even on inner edge

Fail 30 Jan 2018 102,470 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn un even on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2017 94,867 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 94,867 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 92,239 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 87,486 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 85,861 miles

Both front tyres have worn on inner extreme edges close to limit [235/40/18y]

Both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

Brake fluid level is low [check brakes]

Ns rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Fail 9 Jan 2014 85,861 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front tyres have worn on inner extreme edges close to limit [235/40/18y]

Both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

Brake fluid level is low [check brakes]

Ns rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 11 Jan 2013 76,926 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 76,926 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 69,323 miles

Engine managment light active

Offside rear tyre heavily deteriorated on tread area

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2010 59,167 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 59,167 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2009 45,503 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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KV56 HMD is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KV56 HMD, 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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KV56 HMD is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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