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LG06 PVU

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

134,380 mi
Last recorded134,380 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG06 PVU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 134,380 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 134,370 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s/r, n/s/r, o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear shock bump stops broken

Pass 16 May 2019 117,285 miles

offside cv boot losing grease

Fail 16 May 2019 117,285 miles

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

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

offside cv boot losing grease

Pass 14 May 2018 104,611 miles

Cuts to rear tyres

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

Front wipers smearing/judder

N/s/f outer sill cover missing

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Split (2.5.C.1a)

O/s/r tyre slightly under inflated

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Heavy age cracking (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 May 2018 104,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut showing inner cord 235/45/17Y (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No image (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut showing inner cord (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Rear Tail (6.2.B.1c)

rear brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)

Cuts to rear tyres

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

Front wipers smearing/judder

N/s/f outer sill cover missing

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Split (2.5.C.1a)

O/s/r tyre slightly under inflated

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Heavy age cracking (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and pitting (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 88,153 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight roughness

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wiper blades smearing

Pass 7 Jun 2016 74,142 miles

N/s/r shock absorber top cover loose

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Wiper blade smears

Fail 7 Jun 2016 74,140 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

N/s/r shock absorber top cover loose

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Wiper blade smears

Pass 3 Jun 2015 66,748 miles

heavy ware on both front tyre edges

small cuts to both front tyres

Pass 11 Jun 2014 59,939 miles

N/S/R shock absorber dust cover damaged

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

O/S/F tyre sidewall damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2014 59,939 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/R shock absorber dust cover damaged

N/S/R tyre heavily worn on inner edge and has a deep cut to tyre

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

O/S/F tyre sidewall damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 45,314 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 43,328 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 40,916 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 33,998 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 33,998 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 26,528 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 26,528 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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LG06 PVU is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 LG06 PVU, 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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LG06 PVU is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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