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OE56 HFB

2006 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

99,548 mi
Last recorded99,548 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 HFB
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 99,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 99,548 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 90,053 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 90,053 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 82,569 miles

Undertray not fully secure rear fixings missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 74,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 67,776 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 67,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated splitting in same place as nearside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 59,411 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 57,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 May 2017 55,329 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 55,329 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 52,984 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 50,120 miles

Rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 13 May 2014 45,959 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 45,959 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 42,152 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 42,152 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 41,621 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 40,860 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 33,466 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 33,372 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 29,473 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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OE56 HFB is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OE56 HFB, 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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OE56 HFB is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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