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LB56 GXO

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,727 mi
Last recorded111,727 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 GXO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 111,727 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2023 108,201 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 105,901 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 101,348 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 96,000 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 92,058 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 92,033 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2017 89,902 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 89,902 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 86,669 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 83,392 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 78,145 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 69,907 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 56,320 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 56,320 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 43,629 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 43,629 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 31,328 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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LB56 GXO is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB56 GXO registered?

LB56 GXO is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 November 2006.

Is LB56 GXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB56 GXO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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