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LD56 MGV

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

62,480 mi
Last recorded62,480 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 MGV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 62,480 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 62,480 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 59,842 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 53,876 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 52,361 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 50,852 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 50,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/40zr18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2020 49,411 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 49,411 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 47,820 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 47,820 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2018 45,962 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 44,085 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 41,875 miles

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

nearside front tyre inner wall has started to split

Pass 14 Sep 2015 40,027 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 38,091 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 36,324 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 34,802 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 31,801 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 31,801 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 26,634 miles

both rear tyres are out of shape

Fail 1 Oct 2009 22,617 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre slightly deformed

Pass 1 Oct 2009 22,617 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly deformed

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 MGV is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MGV, 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 LD56 MGV registered?

LD56 MGV is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 10 October 2006.

Is LD56 MGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD56 MGV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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