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OE56 HFC

2006 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,946 mi
Last recorded124,946 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 HFC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 124,946 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 124,946 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 121,234 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 117,458 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 117,458 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 113,746 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 113,733 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

hand brake has limited reserve travel

Pass 4 Mar 2019 113,731 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 113,730 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 107,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 105,092 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 102,964 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 100,305 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 96,504 miles

front tyres worn low

Fail 7 Nov 2012 92,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 7 Nov 2012 92,768 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 21 Oct 2011 88,454 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

long travel on park brake lever

offside parking brake has reduced efficiency suggest attention

Pass 21 Oct 2011 88,454 miles

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

long travel on park brake lever

offside parking brake has reduced efficiency suggest attention

Pass 26 Oct 2010 80,239 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear discs worn

Fail 19 Oct 2009 60,248 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2009 60,248 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

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 HFC is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HFC, 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 OE56 HFC registered?

OE56 HFC is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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