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NX56 LWA

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

183,920 mi
Last recorded183,920 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX56 LWA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 183,920 miles

Nearside Front Head lamp damaged

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

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

Fail 1 May 2019 183,920 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Head lamp damaged

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 159,781 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure/rattling

both rear drop links have play/knocking

e.m.l light lit on dash

slight creek at rack area when steering rocked

Fail 25 Apr 2018 159,781 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure/rattling

both rear drop links have play/knocking

e.m.l light lit on dash

slight creek at rack area when steering rocked

Pass 28 Apr 2017 134,603 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

water in n/s headlamp

Fail 28 Apr 2017 134,603 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

water in n/s headlamp

Pass 28 Apr 2016 111,798 miles

under trays fitted and slightly insecure

Fail 8 Apr 2016 111,798 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

EML warning lamp on

Oil filler cap has hole in it

Undertray insecure

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 90,116 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 81,571 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 81,571 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 73,664 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 73,664 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 61,509 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 52,204 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2010 40,861 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2010 40,861 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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NX56 LWA is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NX56 LWA, 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 NX56 LWA registered?

NX56 LWA is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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