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NM56 FHC

2006 Volvo C70

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,323 mi
Last recorded107,323 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM56 FHC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 107,323 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 104,654 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 100,664 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inner & outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 30 May 2023 100,664 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inner & outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 95,831 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 90,647 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both wiper rubbers in poor condition.

Fail 29 Mar 2021 90,647 miles

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 Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both wiper rubbers in poor condition.

Pass 1 Apr 2020 77,950 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2020 77,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 69,157 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 69,157 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Play at offside front inner wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 66,719 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 66,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2016 56,851 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 56,850 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 6 May 2015 48,963 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2015 48,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 36,729 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

to clean for smoke test

Fail 16 May 2014 36,729 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

to clean for smoke test

Pass 25 Mar 2013 20,700 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 20,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diesel smoke test ok , but not detectable

Pass 5 Oct 2011 18,964 miles

diesel emission test ok , but not detectable

Pass 1 Nov 2010 17,195 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 14,027 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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NM56 FHC is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NM56 FHC, 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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NM56 FHC is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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