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MD06 ZSJ

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

116,095 mi
Last recorded116,095 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD06 ZSJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 116,095 miles

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

Horn is weak

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 116,095 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Horn is weak

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 109,403 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Out side wall cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 106,776 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower control arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r lower tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2023 102,776 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower control arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r lower tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 97,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Tarnished & frosty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear wishbone back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 92,874 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 92,874 miles

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

Outline marker lamp not working n/s/f (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 87,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Road wheel slightly distorted o/s/f inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear bump stops perished

n/s/f frosty lens

Fail 13 Jul 2020 87,778 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/f 235/40/18 outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Road wheel slightly distorted o/s/f inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear bump stops perished

n/s/f frosty lens

Pass 25 Jun 2019 83,656 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear bump stops damaged

Pass 31 May 2018 78,607 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear bump stops damaged

n/s head lamp washer cover missing

Pass 28 Jun 2017 73,749 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 38,807 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 68,828 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 May 2015 63,536 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 58,252 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 53,082 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 45,640 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 45,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 36,247 miles

rear discs worn

Pass 4 Jun 2010 27,740 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 27,711 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 20,088 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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MD06 ZSJ is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MD06 ZSJ, 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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MD06 ZSJ is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 6 June 2006.

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