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NL56 ZFR

2006 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,426 mi
Last recorded103,426 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 ZFR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 103,426 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 102,498 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 102,497 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 101,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 95,426 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 94,949 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 93,004 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 93,003 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2018 90,333 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 88,224 miles

Offside Front Tyre scrubber on inner edge

Fail 9 Jan 2017 88,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner and outer faces corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre scrubber on inner edge

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner and outer faces corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 84,679 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 78,053 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 77,992 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2014 77,090 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 77,090 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 9 May 2013 75,855 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 62,631 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 40,008 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 38,685 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 26,803 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 26,803 miles

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

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

front pads close to limit

read pads close to limit

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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NL56 ZFR is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NL56 ZFR, 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 NL56 ZFR registered?

NL56 ZFR is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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