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M700 BAY

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

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Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

123,666 mi
Last recorded123,666 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM700 BAY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 123,666 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 129,688 miles

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

both rear indicators beginning to show a white light

exhaust has a temporary repair

exhaust rear upper heat shield becoming insecure

front brake discs worn ,,rear park brake may require adjustment ,, brakes may require service

Fail 23 Dec 2024 129,677 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear indicators beginning to show a white light

exhaust has a temporary repair

exhaust rear upper heat shield becoming insecure

front brake discs worn ,,rear park brake may require adjustment ,, brakes may require service

Pass 11 Aug 2023 124,136 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 111,310 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both O/Side and N/Side (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 111,301 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both O/Side and N/Side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 108,374 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2021 108,374 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 105,974 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 105,937 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 7 May 2019 100,878 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 90,536 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 90,536 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2017 79,367 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 74,307 miles

Nearside rear brake binding

Nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Apr 2015 72,309 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 72,309 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2014 66,098 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 58,150 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2013 58,062 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2012 47,811 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2012 47,806 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracks on offside rear tyres tread

offside rear parking brake is low

Pass 1 Jun 2011 39,971 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 39,966 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 30,859 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 30,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 20,322 miles

limited life rear tyres

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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M700 BAY is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue 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 M700 BAY, 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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M700 BAY is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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