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LD56 MGE

2006 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

107,088 mi
Last recorded107,088 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 MGE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 107,088 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 102,287 miles

Both headlights have a poor output

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on the inner edge, worn to its minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on the inner edge, worn to its minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 93,076 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 85,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn to its minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to its minimum limit on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 77,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to its minimum limit on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to its minimum limit on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 73,276 miles

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

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

Parking brake only just met its minimum limit of 16%

Pass 18 Nov 2019 70,791 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 66,889 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 58,878 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 46,489 miles

offside front shock absorber weaping

Pass 19 Nov 2015 42,350 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 39,160 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 32,517 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 32,517 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 31,113 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 28,535 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 28,535 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 25,889 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 23,248 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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LD56 MGE is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LD56 MGE, 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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LD56 MGE is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 2 October 2006.

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