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MJ56 XSG

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

96,140 mi
Last recorded96,140 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 XSG
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2022 96,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 91,670 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 91,696 miles

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

o/s rear brake caliper lever not moving

Pass 25 Aug 2020 88,453 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 88,442 miles

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

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

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

rear shocker dust sleeves broken

Pass 29 Aug 2019 84,562 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 84,562 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Coil spring corroded o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 79,177 miles

hand brake lever pulls up a long way

Fail 10 Aug 2018 79,177 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken n/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

hand brake lever pulls up a long way

Pass 1 Sep 2017 72,722 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 65,401 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 58,973 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 58,973 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 51,181 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 44,612 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 44,612 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 39,085 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 33,263 miles

Rear brake pads worn low.

Pass 18 Nov 2010 26,944 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 26,943 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 19,812 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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MJ56 XSG is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MJ56 XSG, 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 MJ56 XSG registered?

MJ56 XSG is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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