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MH06 VPU

2006 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

181,086 mi
Last recorded181,086 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH06 VPU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 181,086 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 157,419 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 137,013 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2023 137,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 124,352 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2022 124,352 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 116,837 miles

Suspension corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2021 116,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2021 116,835 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2020 114,644 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 114,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 110,697 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 110,697 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 104,848 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 104,848 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2017 104,673 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Jun 2017 104,673 miles

Offside Front Inner 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 aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2016 96,174 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 15 Jun 2016 95,969 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

tracking

Pass 11 Jun 2015 83,164 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 83,164 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2014 68,819 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 68,651 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 63,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear bump stops broken

Fail 16 Sep 2013 63,100 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear bump stops broken

Pass 21 Sep 2012 52,041 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 49,711 miles

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

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

nearside front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2011 46,743 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2010 43,316 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 35,414 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)

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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MH06 VPU is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 MH06 VPU, 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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MH06 VPU is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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