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NL06 PYS

2006 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

100,235 mi
Last recorded100,235 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL06 PYS
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 100,235 miles

excess surface corrosion to underside of body and suspension

Fail 6 Aug 2026 100,235 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

excess surface corrosion to underside of body and suspension

Pass 30 Aug 2025 99,058 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 98,532 miles

Nail in tyre both rears

Fail 23 Jul 2024 98,532 miles

Nail in tyre both rears

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 96,117 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 96,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 93,522 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 90,828 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 90,828 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 88,582 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 88,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 77,499 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 77,496 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front dirt plate insecure

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

Pass 18 May 2018 70,136 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 63,939 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 61,142 miles

Offside Rear tyre close to limit uneven wear inner edge

eml warning light on

offside front and nearside front upper strut bearings rough in operation

rear exhaust heatsheild loose

Fail 13 May 2016 61,109 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre close to limit uneven wear inner edge

eml warning light on

offside front and nearside front upper strut bearings rough in operation

rear exhaust heatsheild loose

Pass 9 Oct 2014 57,481 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 57,481 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 55,486 miles

both rear tyres down to 3mm on inside shoulders

engine cover fitted to underside

Pass 29 Feb 2012 51,087 miles

both front tyres down to 3mm.

under engine cover fitted

Fail 29 Feb 2012 51,087 miles

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

both front tyres down to 3mm.

under engine cover fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2011 41,714 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 41,714 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 23,461 miles

rh front fog lamp lense cracked

Fail 15 Mar 2010 23,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rh front fog lamp lense cracked

Pass 12 Mar 2009 17,820 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 17,820 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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NL06 PYS is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 NL06 PYS, 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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NL06 PYS is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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