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MC56 AOY

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

148,461 mi
Last recorded148,461 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC56 AOY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 148,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 145,881 miles

tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Sep 2022 141,268 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

horn has an intermittent fault

Pass 24 Jun 2021 137,528 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 137,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 135,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 131,516 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 126,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 126,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 122,056 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 118,437 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 118,430 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 113,926 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 101,737 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 86,602 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 70,886 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 61,956 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 47,686 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 36,744 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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MC56 AOY 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 84.2%.

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 MC56 AOY, 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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What year was MC56 AOY registered?

MC56 AOY is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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