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LD56 OLX

2006 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

167,739 mi
Last recorded167,739 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 OLX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 167,739 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 167,739 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 166,046 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & Offside ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 166,046 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & Offside ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 164,887 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 163,649 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 163,644 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres showing cracking in side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 162,674 miles

Front slight play in steering rack

Fail 30 Mar 2022 162,674 miles

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

Front slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Oct 2020 161,919 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 161,919 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 160,530 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 158,777 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 158,002 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 157,000 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 157,000 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working nsr side light bulb out (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 154,854 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 154,854 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 139,858 miles

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 28 Oct 2014 139,858 miles

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Nov 2013 116,255 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Fail 8 Nov 2013 116,255 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Pass 9 Nov 2012 91,712 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 80,016 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 68,139 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nsf tyre side wall damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2009 47,443 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has uneven treead wear

Fail 20 Oct 2009 47,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has uneven treead wear

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 OLX is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OLX, 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 OLX is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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