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NH06 KPU

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

158,128 mi
Last recorded158,128 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH06 KPU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 158,128 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 141,474 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

service warning on dashboard

Pass 31 Jan 2022 125,430 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 125,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 114,275 miles

Offside Front Marker lamp not working

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

both headlamp lens cracked

Fail 5 Jan 2021 114,275 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Marker lamp not working

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both headlamp lens cracked

Pass 1 Jul 2019 107,040 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 107,040 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 98,918 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

handbrake doesn't lock out

o/s/r coil spring corroded

oil leak

rear brake discs have rust lips

Fail 5 Jul 2018 98,918 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

handbrake doesn't lock out

o/s/r coil spring corroded

oil leak

rear brake discs have rust lips

Pass 6 Jul 2017 88,598 miles

Slight corrosion on front & rear brake discs

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 73,797 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 62,879 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 51,394 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 51,394 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 39,419 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 32,403 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 29,207 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 29,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 24,948 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 18,911 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 18,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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NH06 KPU is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NH06 KPU, 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 NH06 KPU registered?

NH06 KPU is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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