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MJ56 XSW

2006 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,834 mi
Last recorded101,834 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 XSW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 101,834 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front outer marker bulb inop

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 91,950 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Front tyres wearing on edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 81,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Offside Rear Worn close to cord on inner tread

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2015 81,990 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/s/f outer position bulb inop

O/s/r inner position bulb inop

O/s/r tyre worn close to cord on inner tread

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2014 69,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nsf and Osf tyres worn on edges

Nsr tyre perished and low tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 69,680 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nsf and Osf tyres worn on edges

Nsr tyre perished and low tread

Osr shock absorber little or no reisistance

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 60,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2013 60,102 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nsr tyre

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2012 49,307 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2012 49,306 miles

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

Nail in nsr tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2011 39,836 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nsf tyre bald on inner tread

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Osf tyre bald on inner tread

Osr tyre bald on inner tread

Undertrays fitted engine and sills not allowing full inspection

Wipers smearing

Pass 16 Nov 2010 31,090 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 21,478 miles

slight wear on o/s/f tyre on inner edge

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 XSW is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 XSW, 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 XSW registered?

MJ56 XSW is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 6 December 2006.

Is MJ56 XSW safe to buy?

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