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OE56 OTJ

2006 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

216,055 mi
Last recorded216,055 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 OTJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 216,055 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 212,784 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 208,957 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 206,056 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 204,579 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 199,609 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 181,513 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

unable to gain any smoke readings

Fail 6 Jan 2015 181,493 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Unable to gain smoke readings

Pass 7 Jan 2014 154,580 miles

Rear tyres wearing unevenly

Unable to gain smoke readings

Fail 17 Dec 2013 154,218 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Rear tyres wearing unevenly

Unable to gain readings from the smoke tester

Pass 13 Dec 2012 122,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully inspect rear brake pads!

Pass 10 Dec 2011 89,794 miles

n/s headlight slightly dim

Pass 20 Dec 2010 56,826 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 56,699 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre starting to get low

Pass 10 Dec 2009 29,295 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 OTJ is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OTJ, 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 OTJ registered?

OE56 OTJ is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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