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LB56 TVV

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,072 mi
Last recorded135,072 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 TVV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 135,072 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 134,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre inner tread edge worn

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 133,125 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 132,225 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

park brake needs adjustment

Pass 8 Dec 2021 130,238 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 127,605 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 127,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 123,452 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Nov 2018 119,134 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 119,134 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 115,513 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 115,513 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both side (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 112,362 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 106,110 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 103,984 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Dec 2014 103,984 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2012 97,133 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 97,133 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 92,555 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

all Tyres worn on inner edge

chips in screen

nearside rear tyre has a cut less than 25mm but deep enough to reach cords

Fail 12 Dec 2011 92,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

all Tyres worn on inner edge

chips in screen

nearside rear tyre has a cut less than 25mm but deep enough to reach cords

Pass 9 Dec 2010 74,176 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 57,840 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 TVV is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 TVV, 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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LB56 TVV is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 16 December 2006.

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