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NM06 LYS

2006 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,465 mi
Last recorded125,465 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM06 LYS
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 125,465 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 121,288 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 117,162 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 117,162 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 110,399 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 104,614 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 104,614 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 89,611 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 89,611 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 71,672 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 71,671 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 61,845 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2017 61,783 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 58,164 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 58,164 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides n/s 19ap o/s 26ap (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 53,772 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 May 2015 53,772 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 49,898 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 46,496 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 43,098 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 43,098 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 37,142 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 33,325 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 33,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 26,256 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 26,256 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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NM06 LYS is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NM06 LYS, 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 NM06 LYS registered?

NM06 LYS is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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