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LJ06 HDL

2006 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

116,444 mi
Last recorded116,444 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 HDL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Dec 2020 116,444 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres worn on very inner edges

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 111,198 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 111,198 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2018 106,077 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2018 106,077 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 100,306 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 May 2017 100,305 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 93,043 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded on outer edges nearside and offside

Fail 25 Apr 2016 93,042 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Front 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 Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded on outer edges nearside and offside

Pass 6 May 2015 85,353 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn below 1.6 on inner edge

Fail 5 May 2015 85,352 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres worn below 1.6 on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2014 79,374 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 71,139 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 70,714 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2012 56,702 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 41,507 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 37,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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Pass 5 Nov 2009 29,789 miles

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

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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LJ06 HDL is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LJ06 HDL, 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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LJ06 HDL is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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