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LB56 FUV

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

56,277 mi
Last recorded56,277 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 FUV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 56,277 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 48,558 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 40,524 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 40,524 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 31,769 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 27,600 miles

Engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 27,449 miles

Engine cover and under-Tray cover fitted

Front Valve stem slightly misaligned both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre side wall rubber deep cut

Nearside Front Side mirror back cover missing

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 27,000 miles

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 27,000 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 26,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 26,691 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 26,196 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under tray fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2016 26,196 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under tray fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2015 25,505 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2015 25,504 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

both rear tyres cut on sidewall.

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2014 24,719 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 21,243 miles

OFFside Front & Rear tyres worn on inner edge..

Pass 22 Nov 2012 18,632 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 15,562 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 12,249 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 8,831 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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LB56 FUV is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LB56 FUV, 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 LB56 FUV registered?

LB56 FUV is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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