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MJ06 AYM

2006 Volvo C70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

75,000 mi
Last recorded75,000 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ06 AYM
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 75,000 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 73,842 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 73,800 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 72,376 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Offside inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake performance low 17%efficiency

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 70,938 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 69,750 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 69,729 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 65,368 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 11 Mar 2019 65,368 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 7 Aug 2018 63,024 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 63,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2017 61,079 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 58,826 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 54,889 miles

brake pads (all round) very low

Fail 4 Aug 2015 54,889 miles

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

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

brake pads (all round) very low

cuts in tread on n/s/f tyre

o/s and n/s front tyres ON legal limit on treads

Pass 8 Aug 2014 50,870 miles

advise strip and check o/s/r brake caliper for POSSIBLE fluid leak at piston

brake pads (all round) getting low

n/s/r shock absorber shroud insecure

o/s/r shock absorber shroud missing

some movement at o/s and n/s front wishbone - inner - rear bushes - advise check regularly for further deterioration

Pass 9 Aug 2013 45,230 miles

brake pads (all round) getting low

child seat fitted n/s/r - seat belt not disconnected

Pass 7 Aug 2012 41,816 miles

o/s/f tyre approaching legal limit on tread and small cuts in tread

Fail 7 Aug 2012 41,816 miles

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

o/s/f tyre approaching legal limit on tread and small cuts in tread

Pass 18 May 2011 34,837 miles

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 22 May 2010 29,241 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 23,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r and n/s/r bump stops deteriorating

Fail 20 May 2009 23,010 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/r and n/s/r bump stops deteriorating

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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MJ06 AYM is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MJ06 AYM, 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 MJ06 AYM registered?

MJ06 AYM is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 20 May 2006.

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