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LB06 XFU

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

69,640 mi
Last recorded69,640 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB06 XFU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 69,640 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 64,683 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 64,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 58,730 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 57,036 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 57,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 56,784 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 56,196 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 55,610 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 53,975 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 51,453 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 48,683 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 44,763 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 44,763 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 41,170 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 33,352 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 29,219 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 25,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 21,144 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 21,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 16,941 miles

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

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

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

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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LB06 XFU is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LB06 XFU, 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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LB06 XFU is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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