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LJ06 VAF

2006 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,089 mi
Last recorded91,089 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 VAF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 91,089 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 91,073 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 89,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

fuel filter slightly rusty

Fail 27 Feb 2017 89,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

fuel filter slightly rusty

Pass 26 Jan 2016 86,268 miles

Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nsf and osf (2.4.G.2)

both rear exhaust brackets broken

ns wiper blade smeary

Fail 26 Jan 2016 86,268 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nsf and osf (2.4.G.2)

both rear exhaust brackets broken

ns wiper blade smeary

Pass 5 Feb 2015 83,499 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 80,642 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 72,336 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 57,432 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 57,424 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

both front tyres worn badly on inside edge

Pass 22 Jun 2011 39,893 miles

offside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 22 Jun 2011 39,893 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 22 Jun 2010 27,225 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 19,116 miles

handbrake travel high

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 VAF is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VAF, 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 VAF is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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