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L8 LMT

2006 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

69,645 mi
Last recorded69,645 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 LMT
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 69,645 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 66,175 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 65,593 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 65,575 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

anti skid message on dashboard

Pass 4 May 2023 65,356 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 64,378 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2021 64,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 63,123 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s &n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front window n/w

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s &n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 60,525 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs are corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2017 58,579 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 58,579 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 57,025 miles

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 30 Mar 2016 56,990 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working 1 of 2 (1.1.C.1d)

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 26 Mar 2015 55,079 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2014 53,995 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 53,995 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 51,454 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 14 Mar 2012 48,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2011 45,532 miles

n/s front tyre sidewall damage

Fail 18 Feb 2010 41,193 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight damage to both nearside tyre outer sidewalls

Pass 18 Feb 2010 41,193 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight damage to both nearside tyre outer sidewalls

Pass 10 Feb 2009 31,308 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 31,308 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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L8 LMT is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 L8 LMT, 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 L8 LMT registered?

L8 LMT is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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