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MV56 CUW

2006 Volvo C70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

186,180 mi
Last recorded186,180 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 CUW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 186,180 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

all rear suspension corroded.

Pass 16 Apr 2022 185,600 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 10 Apr 2021 181,316 miles

undertrays fitted.

Pass 4 Apr 2020 170,356 miles

engine covers fitted.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 9 Apr 2019 167,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

emissions not detected on smoke machine

engine covers fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2019 167,894 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

emissions not detected on smoke machine

engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2018 165,734 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 157,464 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 157,233 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 145,015 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 145,014 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 134,701 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 134,653 miles

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

nsf and nsr tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Jul 2014 121,313 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 120,676 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 108,677 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 104,644 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 97,415 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 97,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 91,695 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 82,086 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
Full Volvo C70 reliability report

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MV56 CUW is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MV56 CUW, 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 MV56 CUW registered?

MV56 CUW is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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