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NH06 VWU

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

125,868 mi
Last recorded125,868 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 125,868 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2026 125,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 121,449 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 116,522 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 111,858 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 111,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 107,832 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 106,694 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 105,409 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 97,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

UNABLE TO GAIN ACCESS TO REAR SEATS TO CARRY OUT SEAT BELT CHECKS

Fail 6 Aug 2019 97,803 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps BOTH SIDES (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

UNABLE TO GAIN ACCESS TO REAR SEATS TO CARRY OUT SEAT BELT CHECKS

Pass 4 Aug 2018 87,411 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

exhaust corroding

Fail 4 Aug 2018 87,410 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear brake pads becoming worn

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

exhaust corroding

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 9 Aug 2017 80,430 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 80,430 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 79,188 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 79,188 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

wipers poor x2

Pass 25 Jan 2016 73,158 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 61,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front lower suspension arm rear bushes poor

Front number plate poor

Rear coil springs rusty

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 52,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 49,319 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 49,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both headlight dip beams dim

Pass 25 Jun 2012 44,901 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear foam shocker top bump stops deteriated

Fail 25 Jun 2012 44,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear foam shocker top bump stops deteriated

Pass 30 Jun 2011 40,771 miles

rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 15 Jul 2010 35,172 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 35,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 29,417 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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NH06 VWU is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 NH06 VWU, 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 VWU registered?

NH06 VWU is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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