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LEZ 1097

2006 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

139,075 mi
Last recorded139,075 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEZ 1097
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 139,075 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 132,620 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 120,072 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 120,072 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both sides worn excessively on inner edge exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 115,630 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 109,912 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 98,864 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 90,219 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 89,653 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 88,121 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre feathering inside

Nearside Rear wheel rim slightly distorted

Offside Front tyre feathering inside

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

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

Offside Rear wheel rim slightly distorted

Pass 19 Mar 2018 79,652 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 78,474 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 78,474 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 72,010 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring inspection of some components

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 31 Aug 2016 71,975 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

engine covers fitted obscuring inspection of some components

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2015 68,910 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 66,470 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 61,080 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 52,782 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 52,782 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 43,753 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 43,753 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2010 36,723 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 28,337 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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LEZ 1097 is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LEZ 1097, 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 LEZ 1097 registered?

LEZ 1097 is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 24 November 2006.

Is LEZ 1097 safe to buy?

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